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June 2, 2023 

 

MAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT     

A St. Clair man was injured in an accident that occurred at around 2:50pm Wednesday in Franklin County.  The patrol says that 34 year old Shane Pryor was westbound on I-44 when he suffered a medical emergency causing his vehicle to strike the median.  He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

MOTORCYCLIST HURT IN WARREN COUNTY CRASH    

34 year old Demetrice Williams of O’Fallon was hurt in a motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon in Warren County.  The highway patrol said that it happened just after 3pm as he was on Highway D when he failed to negotiate a curve and his motorcycle traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a traffic sign and overturned.  He suffered minor injuries and was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment.

 

WOMAN HURT IN EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK

A woman was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Wednesday morning in Ralls County.  State troopers stated that 21 year old Laila Hunter of Gretna, LA was on Highway H when her car ran off the right side of the road and struck a ditch.  She was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.  The wreck occurred at 3:05am Wednesday.

 

 

 

  

 

 




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June 1, 2023  

 

MOTORCYCLIST INJURED IN CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT    

A Fulton man was injured in a motorcycle accident that occurred at around 4:25am Wednesday in Callaway County.  The patrol says that 43 year old Kenneth Holland was on Route O and negotiating a turn at an S-curve when his motorcycle overturned onto its right side and skidded to a stop in the roadway.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

DRIVER HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT CRASH   

35 year old Brandon Smith of Boonville was hurt in a Tuesday night crash in Cooper County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 10:50pm Tuesday as he was on Route U when his motorcycle struck a deer in the roadway.  He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.

 

NATURAL GAS RATES TO CHANGE FOR AMEREN MISSOURI CUSTOMERS

To reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas, Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri natural gas customers will see rates drop under a filing that will take effect on Thursday.  Residential customers currently pay approximately $0.95 per Ccf (per hundred cubic feet) of natural gas.  Under Ameren Missouri’s filing, the rate will drop to approximately $0.63 per Ccf, a reduction of approximately $0.32 per Ccf.  Approximately 50% to 55% of a customer’s current natural gas bill reflects the cost of natural gas from wholesale suppliers.  The wholesale cost of natural gas (the cost your local natural gas company must pay to its suppliers for natural gas) is not regulated by the Missouri Public Service Commission.  The wellhead cost of natural gas is unregulated and is primarily driven by supply, demand and the weather.  The Missouri Public Service Commission does conduct an annual regulatory review to ensure that regulated natural gas companies make prudent decisions in securing natural gas supplies for their customers.  Ameren Missouri serves approximately 134,500 natural gas customers in the Missouri counties of Audrain, Bollinger, Boone, Butler, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Cole, Cooper, Dent, Gasconade, Howard, Lincoln, Miller, Moniteau, Montgomery, Morgan, Phelps, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, St. Charles, Saline, Scott, Stoddard and Warren.

 

 




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May 31, 2023

 

NIGHTTIME RAMP CLOSURES SCHEDULED ON I-70 IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Weather permitting, temporary traffic impacts are currently scheduled for May 30 – June 2 and the week of June 5-7, affecting several ramps on Interstate 70 between mile marker 165 and mile marker 180.

 

Resurfacing continues along the I-70 corridor in Montgomery County from the Callaway County line to just east of Route F, near High Hill. The ramps at the following locations are scheduled to close from 8:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. to allow for asphalt placement:

I-70 EB ramps to truck parking rest area at Mineola (mm 165)

I-70 WB ramps to truck parking rest area at Mineola (mm 167)

I-70 EB & WB at Danville (mm 170)

I-70 EB & WB at New Florence (mm 175)

I-70 EB & WB at High Hill (mm 180)

 

All work is weather dependent and schedule changes could occur.

 

TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN MILLER COUNTY ACCIDENT   

Two Columbia residents were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at around 5:30pm Monday in Miller County.  The patrol says that 37 year old John Griggs was riding his motorcycle on US 54 when the rear tire blew out and it traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a culvert and ejected his passenger 37 year old Amber Keith-Childs and then it came to rest off the right side facing northbound.  She sustained serious injuries while the man suffered moderate injuries.  Both were transported by ambulance to Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach for treatment.

 

TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING WRECK

A man and a teenage boy from Tuscumbia were seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck early Tuesday morning in Miller County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 12:55am Tuesday as 50 year old Lester Boyer was on Midway Road when he failed to negotiate a curve, causing his truck to cross the center of the road, ran off the left side of the roadway, struck the ground and then struck a rock and came to rest on its left side.  Both Boyer and his passenger a 16 year old boy were taken to Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach with serious injuries.

 

MSHP REPORTS 10 TRAFFIC FATALITIES, NO BOATING OR DROWNING FATALITIES OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Ten people died in traffic crashes over the 2023 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 26, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 29, 2023.

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers investigated the following over the 2023 Memorial Day holiday weekend:

Traffic Statistics

Crashes -- 314
Injuries -- 102
Fatalities -- 10
DWI -- 130
Drug Arrests -- 14

Boating Statistics

Crashes -- 6
Injuries -- 3
Fatalities -- 0
Drowning -- 0
BWI -- 7
Drug Arrests -- 0

(Note: During the 2022 counting period, the Patrol investigated 301 traffic crashes, which included 129 injuries and nine of the 13 fatalities. Also, over the 2022 Memorial Day holiday: Marine operations troopers investigated nine boating crashes, which included one fatality and four injuries. Troopers made 131 driving while intoxicated arrests and seven boating while intoxicated arrests. No one drowned over the 2022 Memorial Day holiday.)

Troopers investigated all of the traffic crash fatalities. Two fatalities occurred in both the Troop B, Macon, MO, area, and the Troop I, Rolla, MO, area. One fatality occurred in each of the following areas: Troop A, Lee’s Summit, MO, Troop C, Weldon Spring, MO, Troop D, Springfield, MO, Troop E, Poplar Bluff, MO, Troop G, Willow Springs, MO, and Troop H, St. Joseph, MO.

 

 




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May 30, 2023

 

WOMAN INJURED IN GASCONADE COUNTY WRECK

A Linn woman was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon in Gasconade County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at 12:55pm Saturday as 25 year old Hanna Hensing was on Route E when her car ran off the right side of the road and struck several trees.  She was taken to Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

TEEN KILLED, ANOTHER INJURED IN RALLS COUNTY ACCIDENT

A teen was killed and another teen was injured in an accident that occurred at around 8:30pm Saturday in Ralls County.  The patrol says that 18 year old Tucker Tollerton of Hannibal was on Route M when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and then it returned to the road and he overcorrected, causing it to overturn multiple times before traveling off the left side of the road and coming to rest.  He was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital where he died from his injuries a short time later.  Meanwhile, his passenger 18 year old Jace Utterback of New London was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

MOTORCYCLIST HURT IN SATURDAY MORNING CRASH

48 year old Jeremy Hanson of New Auburn, WI was hurt in a motorcycle crash Saturday morning in Ralls County.  MSHP reports that he was on US 61 at Clemens Road when he lost control while entering the roadway and his motorcycle overturned.  He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL for treatment.  The crash occurred at 9:50am Saturday.

 

UNIONVILLE TEEN KILLED IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON INCIDENT

A Unionville teen was killed in a Saturday afternoon incident in Sullivan County.  State troopers stated that the 15 year old boy was a passenger in a vehicle driven by 24 year old Michael Barraza of Unionville.  They were on MO 5 when it went off the right side of the roadway, overcorrected, causing it to travel off the left side of the road and overturned.  The teen was pronounced dead at the scene while the driver was treated at the scene for minor injuries.  The incident happened at 12:20pm Saturday.

 

 




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May 26, 2023

 

MAN INJURED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCIDENT     

A man was injured in a motorcycle accident that occurred at around 11:20pm Wednesday in Montgomery County.  The patrol says that 66 year old Ernest Grimm of Alton, IL was eastbound on I-70 when he swerved to avoid rocks in the road, causing his motorcycle to travel off the right side of the roadway, hit an embankment and overturned onto its side.  He was transported by ambulance to St. Joseph West Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A Lonedell woman was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at around 3:15pm Wednesday as 53 year old Samantha Konieczny was on Old Mount Hope Road when her car ran off the right side of the road and struck a bridge rail.  She was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.

 

MOTORCYCLIST HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRASH

A motorcyclist was hurt in a Wednesday night crash in Franklin County.  State troopers report that 68 year old Glenn Ridgley of Vero Beach, FL was riding his motorcycle on Calvey Creek Road when it struck loose gravel in the road and traveled off the roadway.  He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment.  The crash occurred at 8pm Wednesday.

 

MSHP: HAVE A SAFE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

Got plans Memorial Day weekend? Missouri has a lot to offer with its state parks, lakes, sporting events, and attractions. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds everyone to include safety when they plan their holiday weekend. Expect more travelers on Missouri’s roadways and an increase in boating traffic on the state’s lakes and rivers. Drivers and boat operators are reminded to follow all Missouri’s laws and be courteous. Always wear a seat belt when traveling in a vehicle and wear a life jacket when near, on, or in the water.
This year's Memorial Day holiday counting period begins at 6 p.m., Friday, May 26, and ends at 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 29, 2023. Every available trooper will be on the road enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists. Troopers will focus their attention on hazardous moving violations, speed violations, and impaired drivers. The Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort) during Memorial Day weekend.
Over the 2022 Memorial Day holiday weekend, 13 people died and 507 were injured in 1,043 traffic crashes. The Memorial Day weekend is also an unofficial start to the boating season. During the 2022 Memorial Day weekend, there were nine boating crashes which included one fatality and four injuries. No one drowned over last year’s Memorial Day weekend. Last year, troopers made 131 driving while intoxicated and seven boating while intoxicated arrests.
Always be courteous and pay attention, whether you're operating a vehicle or a vessel, and choose to be a sober driver on land and on the water. A safe, fun weekend is the result of planning and good decisions.
Motorists or boaters in need of assistance or who want to report a crime should use the Highway Patrol's Emergency Assistance number 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. For road condition reports, travelers can visit the Patrol's website at www.statepatrol.dps.mo.gov. Click on the Road Condition icon to view road construction areas as well as road conditions throughout the state or call 1-888-275-6636.
Motorists are encouraged to do their part to make Missouri’s roadways safer. Speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. Please obey all traffic laws and make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint.
When you’re on the water, please be courteous to others enjoying Missouri’s lakes and rivers, wear a life jacket, and obey the law regarding safe operation of a vessel and no wake zones. Causing harm to another person or their property with an excessive boat wake may subject you to enforcement action or civil liability.

When you’re traveling up Missouri’s rivers in a jet boat turn off the motor for a second and listen before navigating around that bend. River bends create blind spots. Listening for boats coming down the river allows you time to give way. Also, jet boats should stay closer to the center of the river to give floaters room.
When operating a power-driven vessel, it’s important to understand the rules of navigation. Power-driven vessels must give way to anchored or disabled vessels, vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver, and commercial fishing vessels. Power-driven vessels also yield to a sailboat under sail unless it is overtaking, and canoes or other vessels powered by paddles or oars alone. Observing right-of-way rules makes our waterways safer for everyone.
Always treat other boaters and property owners as you want to be treated. Never operate a boat while you are impaired; never ride with an impaired operator. Remember: Life jackets save lives. Wear It!!

 

 




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May 25, 2023

 

MAN INJURED IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT     

39 year old Daniel Cooke of Sturgeon was injured in an accident that occurred at 4am Wednesday in Boone County.  The patrol says that he was on MO 763 when his motorcycle struck a deer in the roadway.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.   

 

WOMAN HURT IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON CRASH   

A woman was hurt in a Tuesday afternoon crash in Franklin County.  MSHP stated that 34 year old Melissa Chestnut of Louisville, KY was a passenger in a vehicle driven by 36 year old Juan Martin of Louisville, KY.  They were eastbound on I-44 when he changed lanes and the vehicle struck a vehicle driven by 57 year old Shawn Venable of Sullivan, MO.  She suffered minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to SSM Health St. Clare Hospital for treatment.  The crash happened at 2:20pm Tuesday.

 

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE NEWS

The Department of Revenue is now allowing otherwise eligible Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders to submit their self-certification and updated medical examiner certificate by email or fax to license offices for processing. This change not only helps CDL holders but it is also expected to reduce the number of customers waiting in lines at the State’s contract license offices.

 

“Since becoming Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue, I have made it my mission to transform the Department and lead it to achieve its vision of providing every customer the best experience every time,” said Wayne Wallingford, Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue. “To that end, we discovered a need to make the process of maintaining a commercial driver license more convenient and we worked with Missouri lawmakers to take steps to eliminate an unnecessary burden for our CDL customers. This is just one in myriad ways we are working to better serve the 6 million Missourians who depend upon the services we provide.”

 

Previously, CDL holders had been required to submit their self-certification and updated medical examiner certificates in person at a license office to maintain a valid CDL privilege.  This step often required truck drivers to take time off work or risk getting stalled roadside—perhaps even in another state—due to certificate expirations.

 

For more information on the CDL requirements, visit

https://dor.mo.gov/driver-license/issuance/commercial/

 

SEAL COAT PROJECTS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN MONTGOMERY AND WARREN COUNTIES

A seal coat project located on Route H in Warren County, from Route F to Route M near Innsbrook, is expected to begin on Wednesday May 31.

The $974,162 contract, awarded this last year to Missouri Petroleum Products Company, LLC of St. Louis, includes several additional seal coat projects which will be completed in the order as listed below:

Warren County, Route AA - From I-70 north outer road in Warrenton to end of state maintenance

Warren County, Route U - From West Booneslick Road in Warrenton to Missouri Route 94

Montgomery/Warren County, Route Y - From Missouri Route 19 to Route E in Jonesburg

 

Traffic will be reduced to one lane during the day at the location where crews are actively working for the duration of the project.  For the safety of the crews and the traveling public, they would like to remind drivers to be attentive in work zones and put down your cell phones to eliminate distractions.  

Flaggers and a pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone.  Workers will be present during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, weather permitting.  A 9-foot width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project.  All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.

 

  

 




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May 24, 2023

 

MAN HURT IN FRANKLIN COUNTY WRECK   

35 year old Charles Ziegler of St. Clair was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred at 5:05am Tuesday in Franklin County.  The patrol says that he was on Anaconda Road at a high rate of speed when he attempted to slow down and lost control of his truck, crossed the center line and skidded off the left side of the roadway, overturned and came to rest on its wheels facing north. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor injuries. 

 

DRIVER HURT IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING CRASH   

A driver was hurt in an early Tuesday morning crash in St. Charles County.  MSHP stated that 32 year old Luke Sherman of Moscow Mills was on Highway 79 when he failed to keep a proper lookout and was unable to stop in time, causing his car to strike the rear of a truck driven by 54 year old David Duncan of O’Fallon who was stopped in traffic waiting to make a left turn.  Sherman suffered minor injuries and was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment.  The crash happened at around 5:40am Tuesday.

 

MAN INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING ACCIDENT   

A man was injured in a Monday morning accident in Warren County.  State troopers report that it occurred just before 10:00am as 36 year old Ronald McKee of St. Louis was on Stracks Church Road when he failed to yield to Warren County Sheriff’s Department as he was traveling too fast for conditions when he lost control on a hillcrest and his motorcycle overturned, ejecting him from it.  He was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment of moderate injuries.   

 

TEENS HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT INCIDENT

Two teens were hurt in a Monday night incident in Grundy County.  The highway patrol said that a 17 year old boy from Laredo was on Northeast 110th Avenue when he lost control of his truck and it skidded off the west side of the road, overturned one time, coming to rest on its wheels facing east as the boy and his passenger a 15 year old girl from Galt were ejected.  Both were taken to Wright Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.  The incident happened at 7:10pm Monday.

 

WOMAN INJURED IN LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT  

A Brookfield woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 8:45am Monday in Linn County.  The patrol says that 26 year old Samantha Walgren was on Highway 5 when her SUV crossed the center line, side swiped a freightliner driven by 33 year old Matthew Sly of Clifton Hill and then her vehicle came to rest in a ditch.  She sustained minor injuries and was taken to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for treatment.

 

  




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May 23, 2023

 

MAN KILLED IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT  

43 year old Justin Riffle of Elsberry was killed in an accident that occurred at 6:55pm Sunday in Lincoln County.  The patrol says that he was on Highway E when his truck traveled off the left side of the roadway, returned to the road, went off the right side and overturned, ejecting him from it.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON CRASH  

Two people from Washington were injured, one seriously in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in Gasconade County.  MSHP stated that it happened at 2:40pm as 41 year old Jeffrey Gardner was riding his motorcycle on Route Z when it crossed the center of the road, ran off the left side of the road, struck the ground and slid.  Gardner suffered  moderate injuries, while his passenger 42 year old Shamber Bryant sustained serious injuries.  Both were transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment.

 

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN UTILITY VEHICLE MISHAP  

A man was seriously injured in a utility vehicle mishap Sunday afternoon in Franklin County.  State troopers report that it occurred at 1:50pm Sunday as the vehicle was repairing a power line from a previous crash on Highway T when the line struck the top of the utility vehicle.  The man operating the vehicle 53 year old Henry Holden of Lonedell was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.

 

MOTORCYCLIST HURT IN MARION COUNTY INCIDENT

A motorcyclist was hurt in a Sunday afternoon incident in Marion County.  The highway patrol said that two motorcycles were southbound on Highway 79 when the one ridden by 55 year old Dewayne Parrett of Silex struck a deer in the roadway and then it was struck by a motorcycle ridden by 38 year old Christopher Smith of Winfield.  Smith was taken to Lake St. Louis Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.  The incident happened just before 4pm Sunday.

 

SEMI TRUCK DRIVER KILLED AFTER STRIKING TRAIN IN MONROE COUNTY

A semi truck driver was killed after striking a train Sunday afternoon in Monroe County.  The patrol says it occurred at 2:45pm as 65 year old Russell Minnis of Higbee was on US 24 when he failed to stop at the railroad crossing and his freightliner struck a locomotive operated by 45 year old Matthew Sunderland of Decatur, IL.  Minnis was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

 




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May 22, 2023

 

THREE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN PIKE COUNTY ACCIDENT

Three people from Louisiana were seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 1:50pm Saturday in Pike County.  The patrol says that 65 year old Harry Patrick of Bowling Green was negotiating a left turn crossing the westbound lane of US 54 as a truck driven by 59 year old Terry Harrison of Louisiana changed lanes to pass him and the front of Harrison’s truck struck the passenger side of Patrick’s truck.  Harrison along with his two passengers’ a 16 year old boy and a 9 year old girl were transported by ambulance to Pike County Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.

 

TEEN KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE MISHAP

A New London teen was killed in a motorcycle mishap Saturday afternoon in Boone County.  MSHP stated that it happened at 1:05pm as the 13 year old boy was riding a motorcycle on Finger Lake State Park Motocross Track when he failed to maintain control as it traveled over a berm, causing it to become airborne, collided with the ground and ejected him.  The teen was taken to University Hospital in Columbia where he died from his injuries a short time later.

 

DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH

A driver was hurt in a Saturday night crash in Franklin County.  State troopers report that 52 year old Gary Funderburg Jr. of Bourbon, MO was on Bend Road when his vehicle ran off the right side of the road and struck a tree.  He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment.  The crash happened at 9:30pm Saturday.

 

TRENTON TEEN KILLED IN GRUNDY COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Trenton teen was killed in an ATV accident that occurred at 4:45pm Saturday in Grundy County.  The highway patrol said that the 12 year old boy was on southwest 30th Avenue when he attempted to negotiate a curve, lost control and traveled off the east side of the roadway and was ejected as the ATV came to rest on its wheels in the roadway facing east.  The boy was taken to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton where he died a short time later from his injuries.

 

 




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May 19, 2023

 

RESURFACING SCHEDULED FOR I-70 NORTH OUTER ROAD IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Weather permitting, the week of May 22, contractor crews and the Missouri Department of Transportation will start work on resurfacing Interstate 70 North Outer Road in Montgomery County from Missouri Route 161 in Danville to Clark Drive, just east of Missouri Route 19, with plans for completion by mid-June.  A 9-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working. The length of improvement is 4.7 miles.

“Traffic will be reduced to one lane where crews are actively working, and motorists will be directed through the work zone with the use of flaggers and a pilot car.  This work will occur during daytime hours,” explained Missouri Department of Transportation Area Engineer Jeff Niemeyer.  “This route will carry a considerable volume of local traffic as the interchange improvement project enters the next stage of construction," he added. 

Drivers will experience the following traffic impacts when traveling in this area:

North Outer Road of I-70/Boonslick Road, west of MO 19 and half of the entrance at Fastlane will open on May 10.  At this time, the remaining half of the entrance at Fastlane will close along with the Boonslick Road at MO 19 to work on the north roundabout.

South Outer Road of I-70/Tree Farm Road east of MO 19, near Love’s Travel Stop.  This closure is anticipated to remain in place for approximately three weeks.

The I-70 SOR, west of MO 19 is currently closed and will remain closed over the next several months until the south roundabout is complete. 

 

TEEN KILLED, ANOTHER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ATV ACCIDENT IN PIKE COUNTY

A teen was killed and another was seriously injured in an ATV accident that occurred at 5:40pm Wednesday in Pike County.  The patrol says that a 15 year old girl and her passenger a 14 year old girl both from Eolia were riding the ATV on County Road 268 when it traveled off the left side of the roadway, went up an embankment, struck a tree and rolled over.  The 15 year old girl was air lifted by Air Evac to SSM Health DePaul Hospital where she died a short time later from her injuries.  Meanwhile her passenger the 14 year old girl was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.

 

MAN HURT IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A Villa Ridge man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in Franklin County.  MSHP said it happened at around 1:20pm as 88 year old George Weiland was on Highway V when he suffered a medical emergency, causing his jeep to travel off the left side of the road and hit a fence and a tree.  He suffered minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment.

 

DRIVER INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRASH

25 year old Landon Bell of Warsaw was hurt in a Wednesday night crash in Lafayette County.  State troopers report that he was on Halls Station Road, two miles south of US 24 when his car ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a pole.  He was taken to Lafayette Regional Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.  The crash occurred at 5pm Wednesday.

 

 




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May 18, 2023

 

COMMISSION AWARDS CONTRACTS FOR PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST DISTRICT

During its regular meeting earlier this month, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the following contracts for ADA improvements and bridge rehabilitation projects in the Northeast District. 

A $1,263,114 contract was awarded to S&A Equipment & Builders, LLC, for ADA sidewalk improvement projects in Warren and Montgomery counties at the following locations:

Missouri Route 47 in Warrenton

Route J in Wright City

Interstate 70 North Outer Road in Wright City

Missouri Route 19 and Missouri Route 161 in Montgomery City

Missouri Route 161 in Middletown

Route CC and Route ZZ in Wellsville

 

A $2,212,656 contract was awarded to Capital Paving & Construction, LLC, for 25 bridge rehabilitation projects in Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Schuyler, Scotland and Shelby counties. 

 

DED AWARDS MORE THAN $5.8 MILLION IN TAX CREDITS TO ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT MISSOURI THROUGH THE YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM

The Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced that it will award more than $5.8 million in 50% tax credits to 34 organizations throughout Missouri through the Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) during its 2023 cycle.

Missouri nonprofits provide our youngest and most vulnerable citizens with critically-needed services,” said Governor Mike Parson. “We’re proud to assist these organizations in their work to improve the lives of young people statewide. This program is supporting efforts that help build stronger communities and secure brighter futures.”

YOP helps broaden and strengthen opportunities for positive development and participation in community life for youth. The program allows nonprofit organizations to leverage private-sector funds by providing partial state tax credits to businesses and individuals making contributions to approved youth development or crime prevention projects. YOP funds a variety of project types, including degree completion, internships and apprenticeships, mentoring, substance abuse prevention, violence prevention, counseling, and more.

A total of up to $6 million are awarded through YOP annually, with projects limited to $200,000 in tax credits. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, education institutions, faith-based organizations, local governments, and businesses that meet program requirements. YOP is administered by the Division of Business and Community Solutions. The full list of 2023 YOP recipients is available here.

 

MDC REPORTS HUNTERS HARVESTED 41,970 BIRDS DURING SPRING TURKEY SEASON

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows turkey hunters checked 41,970 birds during Missouri’s 2023 regular spring turkey season, April 17 through May 7. Top regular season harvest counties were Franklin with 973 birds harvested, Callaway with 801, and Osage with 792.

Young turkey hunters also harvested 2,566 turkeys over the youth weekend, April 1 and 2, bringing the overall 2023 spring turkey harvest to 44,536 – the highest harvest total since 2016.

Last year, young turkey hunters harvested 2,894 turkeys over the spring youth season and hunters harvested 33,359 during the regular spring season for a 2022 spring season total harvest of 36,253.

Get more information on this year’s spring turkey harvest numbers by county at https://extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.

 

 




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May 17, 2023

 

HERMANN MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Hermann man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 9pm Monday in Montgomery County.  The patrol says that 43 year old Anthony Cruts was on River Trail Road when his truck crossed the center of the roadway, traveled off the left side and struck a large tree.  He was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Washington with serious injuries.

 

DRIVERS INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING WRECK

Both drivers were injured in a two-vehicle wreck Monday morning in Lincoln County.  State troopers report that it happened at 11:40am Monday as 33 year old Christopher Draper of Troy was attempting to cross US 61 from Dugan Lane when he pulled into the path of a car driven by a 16 year old boy from Louisiana and the two cars collided.  Both sustained moderate injuries and were taken to area hospitals for treatment.

 

TEEN HURT IN BOONE COUNTY CRASH

A Centralia teen was hurt in a Monday morning crash in Boone County.  The highway patrol said that the 17 year old girl was on Route Z when she failed to negotiate a curve, overcorrected, causing her jeep to run off the left side of the road, struck a mailbox, overturned and came to rest on the left side of the roadway.  She was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.  The crash occurred just after 11am Monday.

 

PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI FOR NEXT FEW WEEKS

The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks.

All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.

Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below.  MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

 

Adair County

Route P – May 16 – 18, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 63 to the end of state maintenance on Route P between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route VMay 22, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Salt River Lane to Redtail Hawk Lance between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route VMay 23, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Twin Oaks to Missouri Route 6 Lance between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Clark County

Route CC – May 15CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 21 to CR 27 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Route CC – May 16CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 384 to end of Route CC between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Route CC – May 17CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route 81 to CR 390 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route DD – May 18CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 98 to CR 95 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route DD – May 19CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 84 to CR 98 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route DD – May 22CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 84 to CR 98 between 7:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route DD – May 23CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Fifth Street in Revere to CR 84 between 7:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route Y – May 24CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 81 to CR 146 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Route Y – May 25CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route HH to CR 134 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route Y – May 26CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 144 to CR 146 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Lincoln County

Missouri Route 47 – May 17, LANE RESTRICTION for brush cutting operations from Dollar General in Winfield to Myer Road between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

Missouri Route 47 – May 18, LANE RESTRICTION for brush cutting operations from Mennemeyer Road to North Moore School Road between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

Macon County

Route BB – May 16CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Jade Place to Intrepid Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route BB – May 17CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Interlude Road to Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route FF – May 18CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Greyhound Street to Ginger Street between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route FF – May 22CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Ginger Street to Heron Street between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route T – May 23CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Galaxy Avenue to Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Montgomery County

Missouri Route 161 – May 15 – May 18, CLOSED from 500 ft. before and after the bridge over Elk Horn Creek, for core drilling operations between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Missouri Route 161 – May 22 – May 25, CLOSED from 500 ft. before and after the bridge over Elk Horn Creek, for bridge maintenance operations between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Randolph County

Route AA – May 22, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from 1,400 feet North of CR 2680 to 2,000 feet North of CR 2680 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route AA – May 23, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from 3,500 feet North of CR 2680 to 3,700 feet North of CR 2680 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route JMay 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from four miles East of U.S. Route 63 to four one-half miles East of U.S. Route 63 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route JMay 25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from four and one-half miles East of U.S. Route 63 to five miles East of U.S. Route 63 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route JMay 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from six and one-half miles East of U.S. Route 63 to seven miles East of U.S. Route 63 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Scotland County

Route B – May 15 & 16, CLOSED for seal coating operations from the Iowa state line to U.S. Route 136, 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, Monday and Tuesday.

 

 

 

 




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May 16, 2023

 

FIVE TEENS INJURED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT

Five teens all from St. Clair were injured in an accident that occurred at 3:45am Monday in Franklin County.  The patrol says that 18 year old Jordan Stephens was on Pickles Ford Road north of Highway PP and driving too fast for conditions when he failed to negotiate a curve, causing his truck to travel off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree.  The driver along with four passengers’ ranging from 14 to 19 years old were all   transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

DRIVER HURT IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON WRECK   

18 year old Madison Tyree of Wardsville was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon in Cole County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at 1:55pm as she was on Route C when her car ran off the right side of the road, returned to the road and then traveled off the left side of the roadway where it struck the ground and a tree.  She suffered minor injuries and was taken to Capital Regional Hospital for treatment.   

 

MAN INJURED IN PUTNAM COUNTY CRASH   

A man was injured in an early Monday morning crash in Putnam County.  MSHP reports that it occurred at around 5:20am as 21 year old Jeremiah McCain of Unionville was on Highway 5 when his truck ran off the west side of the road and struck a fence.  He sustained minor injuries and was taken to Putnam County Hospital for treatment.       

 

GOVERNOR PARSON SIGNS SECOND FY 2023 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET BILL

On Monday, Governor Mike Parson signed House Bill (HB) 15, a second supplemental budget bill for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, into law.  HB 15 appropriates more than $2 billion to ensure state government operations continue uninterrupted through the end of the current fiscal year, ending June 30, 2023. 

"This bill provides critical funding to support the education of our kids and the development of Missouri's workforce, and we are happy to sign it into law today," Governor Parson said. "We thank the General Assembly for passing this legislation and ensuring state government continues to operate smoothly."

HB 15 appropriates critical funding for K-12 education, higher education, public safety, mental health, and transportation, among others.  Funding highlights can be found below:

  • $217 million for school nutrition programs
  • $75 million for state aid to charter schools
  • $3 million for career and technical education programs in K-12 schools
  • $800,000 for the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant Program 
  • $175,000 for the Missouri Blue Scholarship

The more than $2 billion package includes $427 million in general revenue, $1.45 billion in federal funds, and $176 million in other funds. 

 

 




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May 15, 2023

 

TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WARREN COUNTY ACCIDENT

18 year old Pete Schneider of Florissant was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 2:45am Sunday in Warren County.  The patrol says he was westbound on I-70 and failing to yield to Foristell Police Department and also exceeding the posted speed limit when he failed to maintain a single lane, causing his car to travel off the right side of the roadway and overturned several times.  He was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.

 

TROY WOMAN INJURED IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON WRECK  

A Troy woman was injured in a two-vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon in Lincoln County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at 12:30pm as 65 year old Rita Keen of Troy was on Route H when her SUV went from the northbound lane to the southbound lane and it struck a tractor trailer and then the SUV ran off the right side of the road and struck a ditch.  Keen was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY MORNING CRASH  

A Hannibal driver was hurt in a Saturday morning crash in Marion County.  MSHP reports that 46 year old Clayton Biggs was on US 61 when his truck began to hydroplane, ran off the left side of the road, struck an embankment and overturned.  He suffered minor injuries and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment.  The crash occurred at 11:58am Saturday.     

 

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT MISHAP

A man was seriously injured in a Saturday night mishap in Cooper County.  State troopers stated that 20 year old Dalton Hazlett of Pilot Grove was south of 3874 Conservation Drive when he failed to negotiate a turn, causing his vehicle to travel off the right side of the roadway and struck an embankment ejecting him as it struck a fence post, overturned and came to rest in the roadway.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.  The mishap occurred at 7:30pm Saturday.

 

 




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May 12, 2023

 

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCIDENT

76 year old Donald Bolin of California was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 4:40pm Wednesday in Montgomery County.  The patrol says he was riding an ATV on private property when it rolled backwards down a hill and struck a tree.  He was transported by ambulance to Capital Region Hospital in Jefferson City with serious injuries. 

 

MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CRASH

A man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said that it happened just after 3pm as 39 year old John Hurley of Gerald was on Shotwell Road and traveling too fast for road conditions when his motorcycle traveled off the right side of the roadway and came to rest in a ditch.  He was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.

 

TEEN HURT IN AUDRAIN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Paris teen was hurt in an accident that occurred at 11am Thursday in Audrain County.  MSHP reports that the 16 year old boy was on Missouri 15 when his car hydroplaned, ran off the right side of the road and overturned.  The teen refused medical treatment for his injuries.

 

DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT MISHAP

A driver was seriously injured in a Wednesday night mishap in Callaway County.  State troopers stated that 53 year old Robert Jones of New Bloomfield was riding his motorcycle on US 54 when it suffered a mechanical issue, causing it to roll over onto its side, skidded off the left side of the roadway into the median and ejected him from the motorcycle.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.  The mishap occurred at 5:15pm Wednesday.

 

 




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May 11, 2023

 

TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT

Two Walnut Ridge, AR residents were injured, one seriously in a motorcycle accident Wednesday afternoon in Callaway County.  The patrol says that it occurred at 12pm as 50 year old Richard Millsap was eastbound on I-70 when his motorcycle traveled off the left side of the roadway, overturned and struck a cable barrier.  He sustained serious injuries, while his passenger an 11 year old girl suffered minor injuries.  Both were transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.

 

SERIOUS INJURY CRASH IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

A Sullivan teen was seriously injured in a Tuesday evening crash in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it occurred at 6:35pm Tuesday as a 14 year old boy failed to maintain control of his motorcycle and it began to skid/slide into the eastbound lane of Luechtefeld Road and into the front of a truck driven by 54 year old Daniel Hawkins of Sullivan where it became disabled underneath the truck.  The boy was air-lifted by Arch Medical Helicopter 2 to St. Louis Children’s Hospital with serious injuries.

 

CANTON TEEN HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT WRECK

A Canton teen was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday night in Lewis County.  MSHP states that a 17 year old boy was on Route P when his truck ran off the right side of the road, he overcorrected, causing it to travel off the left side of the road and overturned.  The teen was taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy for treatment of minor injuries.  The wreck happened at around 10:15pm Tuesday.

 

POPULAR RESTAURANT JUST OUTSIDE MACON DESTROYED BY FIRE WEDNESDAY MORNING

A popular restaurant just west of Macon was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning.  The blaze at Raspberry’s BBQ owned by Heidi Edwards was reported shortly after 9am as according to Macon County Fire Chief Jeff McLin employees at the restaurant were in the kitchen preparing to open at 11am Wednesday when they smelled smoke in the building and when they opened the door to the location of the smoker which was on the west side of the building noticed flames were shooting out of the smoker.  He said that the flames spread from there up into the attic and then throughout the rest of the restaurant.  The good news is that all the employees made it out safely.  The building is a total loss as the fire has been ruled accidental.  Fire departments from Bevier and Callao also assisted with battling the blaze.

 

 




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May 10, 2023

 

WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN PIKE COUNTY WRECK

A Bowling Green woman was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred at 4:40pm Monday in Pike County.  The highway patrol said that 31 year old Shelby Ardeneaux was on 12780 Highway NN when her car ran off the right side of the road, she overcorrected and came back onto the roadway, crossed the center line, went off the left side of the road and struck a tree.  She was transported by Air Evac to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.

 

MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT CRASH

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Monday night crash in Boone County.  State troopers report that it happened at 7:50pm as 24 year old Jaylen Brownlee of Inver Grove Heights, MN was riding his motorcycle on Route VV when he began passing traffic while a car driven by 24 year old Briana Lewis of Columbia slowed and began to make a u-turn when the two collided.  Brownlee was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

 

TEEN HURT IN MONDAY EVENING MISHAP

A teen was hurt in a Monday evening mishap in Cole County.  MSHP said that the 16 year old girl from Jefferson City was on Churchview Drive and her car was stopped, but not placed in park when it began to roll forward and went off the right side of the road and struck a tree.  She suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Capital Region Hospital for treatment.  The mishap happened just before 10pm Monday.

 

MAN INJURED IN MACON COUNTY ACCIDENT

A man was injured in an accident that occurred at around 7:10pm Monday in Macon County.  The patrol says that 56 year old Paul Kahre of Norfolk, NB was attempting to make a left turn at Loves Truck Stop in Bevier when his vehicle struck a stationary freightliner.  The occupant in freightliner 46 year old Leosthene Arrnoux of East Stroudsburg, PN was taken to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment of minor injuries.

 

 




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May 9, 2023

 

PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI FOR NEXT FEW WEEKS

The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks.

All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.

Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

 

Adair County

Route O – May 8 – 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route D to Missouri Route 6 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily.

Route P – May 16 – 18, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route P to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Audrain County

Route C – May 9 – 11, CLOSED for core drilling operations from Route T to Route CC between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Tuesday through Thursday.

Clark County

Route CC – May 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 81 to CR 390 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Route CC – May 10, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 390 to CR 20 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Route CC – May 11, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 20 to CR 27 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Route CC – May 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 21 to CR 27 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Route Y – May 15, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route HH to CR 134 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route Y – May 16, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 81 to CR 146 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Route DD – May 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 84 to CR 98 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route DD – May 18, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 98 to CR 95 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Lincoln County

Missouri Route 47 – May 17, LANE RESTRICTION for brush cutting operations from Dollar General in Winfield to Myer Road between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

Missouri Route 47 – May 18, LANE RESTRICTION for brush cutting operations from Mennemeyer Road to North Moore School Road between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

Macon County

Route P – May 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Destiny Avenue to 2 miles north of Dynamo Place between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route FF – May 11, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route C to Hawk Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route FF – May 15, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Ginger Street to Heron Street between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route BB – May 16, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Jade Place to Intrepid Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route BB – May 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Interlude Road to Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Missouri Route 149 – May 8 – May 9, LANE RESTRICTION from one-half mile before and after the bridge over Painter Creek, for bridge maintenance between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

U.S. Route 63 – May 16 & 17, LANE RESTRICTION for traffic count operations from Route AX to Route DD between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, Monday and Tuesday. A 15-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

Montgomery County

Interstate 70 (Eastbound) – May 10 & 11, LANE RESTRICTION for core drilling operations between mile marker 183.6 and mile marker 184.2, from 7:00 p.m. on May 10 to 5:00 a.m. on May 11. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

Missouri Route 161 – May 15 – May 18, CLOSED from 500 ft. before and after the bridge over Elk Horn Creek, for core drilling operations between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Randolph County

U.S. Route 63 (Southbound) – May 11, LANE RESTRICTION for pavement patching operations from one-half mile south of U.S. Route 24 to two miles south of U.S. Rte. 24, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Scotland County

Route B – May 15 & 16, CLOSED for seal coating operations from the Iowa state line to U.S. Route 136, 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, Monday and Tuesday.

Shelby County

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – May 8 – May 12, LANE RESTRICTION for pavement patching operations from Monroe City to Clarence between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

 

WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN PIKE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Louisiana woman was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 10:30am Monday in Pike County.  The patrol says that 38 year old Crystal Wilson was on Route YY when she became distracted and failed to negotiate a curve, causing her truck to travel off the right side of the roadway and struck several mailboxes and a utility pole.  She was air-lifted by Air Evac to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.

 

MAN HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT WRECK

32 year old Robert Reese of Sullivan was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday night in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it happened at around 11:20pm as he was on North Service Road when his car ran off the right side of the road and overturned.  He sustained minor injuries and was taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan for treatment.

 

TWO LICENSE OFFICE CONTRACTS UP FOR BID

The Missouri Department of Revenue has announced the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) of the license office in Macon, Missouri, located at 210 N. Rubey, Macon, MO 63552. Bids will start being accepted May 10, and must be submitted by May 23. Also the license office in Edina located at 55682 State Highway 6 Suite B Edina, MO 63537 contract is up for bid as they will start being accepted May 10 and must be submitted by May 23.

For a list of bid opportunities and bid response instructions, please visit Missouri’s statewide electronic procurement system, MissouriBUYS, at https://missouribuys.mo.gov/.

 

 




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May 8, 2023

 

COLUMBIA DRIVER SERIOUSLY HURT IN SUNDAY MORNING INCIDENT

A Columbia driver was seriously hurt in a Sunday morning incident in Callaway County.  It happened at 9:15am as the patrol says that 61 year old Charles Jones was on US 63 when his motorcycle went off the right side of the road, struck a stop sign and overturned.  He was taken by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

 

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Winfield man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6:55pm Friday in Lincoln County.  The patrol says that 33 year old Nathaniel Bethmann was on North Chantilly Road when his auto traveled off the right side of the roadway, he overcorrected, causing it to overturn onto its left side and ejected him.  He was transported by ambulance to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis with serious injuries. 

 

WOMAN HURT IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON CRASH

A Pacific woman was hurt in a Friday afternoon crash in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 3:10pm Friday as three vehicles were on Highway 47 when the car driven by 36 year old Savannah Gore struck the rear of a car driven by 43 year old Alla Boyer of Leslie which in turn her car struck the rear of a truck driven by 57 year old Michael Stevens of Leslie.  Gore was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor injuries.

 

TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN RANDOLPH COUNTY WRECK

A teen was seriously injured in a two-vehicle wreck Friday evening in Randolph County.  State troopers report that the 16 year old boy from Macon was riding an ATV on County Road 1275 when he attempted to make a right turn and failed to yield to a truck driven by 61 year old Jeffrey Rank of Lohman, MO.  The teen was ejected from the ATV upon impact.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.  The wreck occurred at 5:50pm Friday.

 

 




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May 5, 2023

 

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK AND KILLED IN WARREN COUNTY

A pedestrian was struck and killed in an accident that occurred at 6:25am Wednesday in Warren County.  The patrol says that 36 year old Tabatha Knichel of St. Charles was on the right shoulder of eastbound I-70 when she walked into the path of a freightliner and was struck and thrown by it off the right side of the roadway, into the grass separator.  The freightliner with the unknown driver did not stop as it continued eastbound on I-70.  She was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN EARLY THURSDAY MORNING WRECK

Two men were injured, one seriously in a two-vehicle wreck early Thursday morning in Carroll County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at around 5:40am Thursday as 58 year old James Johnson of Boonville was stopped at a red light on US 65 when his truck was struck in the rear by a car driven by 21 year old Richard Baker of Centerview.  Johnson was taken to Carroll County Memorial Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries, while Baker was taken to Carroll County Memorial Hospital and then life-flighted to Centerpoint Hospital with serious injuries.

 

CARDINALS TO HOST “HOME RUN AGAINST HUNGER” FOOD DRIVE ON SUNDAY

The St. Louis Cardinals are teaming up with Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance and Feeding Missouri to host the 8th annual Home Run Against Hunger Food Drive before the Cardinals take on the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, May 7, from 10:30 AM—1:30 PM in front of the Official Cardinals Team Store at the corner of 8th Street and Clark Avenue.

Fans who bring a non-perishable donation or provide a monetary donation will receive a voucher for two tickets to a 2023 Cardinals game (one voucher per person).  Donations collected at the event will count toward a statewide grand total of donations (in pounds) that will be announced at the conclusion of the event.

While most non-perishable donations are appreciated, some types of food items allow local pantries to best meet the needs of the communities they serve.  These items include: canned tuna and chicken, boxed or bagged pasta and rice, canned soup and chili, boxed crackers, canned fruit and vegetables, peanut butter, bottled jelly, granola/snack bars, fruit snacks and instant mashed potatoes.  Other non-perishable donations such as diapers, baby formula, toilet tissue and general hygiene products are welcomed as well.  

 

 




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May 4, 2023

 

TROY MAN HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT

A Troy man was hurt in an accident that occurred at around 8:50pm Tuesday in St. Charles County.  The patrol says that 82 year old Larry Dooley was on US 61 when his truck traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a guardrail.  He was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of minor injuries. 

 

TWO INJURED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY WRECK

Two women were injured in a two-vehicle wreck early Tuesday morning in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 5:35am Tuesday as 20 year old Alexis Patterson of St. Clair was eastbound on I-44 when her car struck the rear of a truck driven by 49 year old Albert Knese of Leslie.  Both Patterson and her passenger 23 year old Kristina Voight of Pacific were transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor injuries.

 

DRIVER INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH

24 year old Wilver Ramirez Perez of Wentzville was injured in a Tuesday morning crash in St. Charles County.  State troopers report that he was on Highway 94 when he failed to maintain the lane, causing his car to travel off the right side of the road and hit a guardrail.  He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment.  The crash occurred at 4:35am Tuesday.

 

 




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May 3, 2023

 

PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI TO START THE MONTH OF MAY  

The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks.

All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.

Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

 

Adair County

Route O – May 8 – 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route D to Missouri Route 6 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily.

Audrain County

Route C – May 9 – 11, CLOSED for core drilling operations from Route T to Route CC between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily Tuesday through Thursday.

Macon County

Route P – May 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Destiny Avenue to 2 miles north of Dynamo Place between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Missouri Route 149 – May 1 – May 9, LANE RESTRICTION from one-half mile before and after the bridge over Painter Creek, for bridge maintenance between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

Montgomery County

Interstate 70 (Eastbound) – May 1 & 2, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance on the bridge over Loutre River from mile marker 167.4 to mile marker 168.4, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

Interstate 70 (Eastbound) – May 10 & 11, LANE RESTRICTION for core drilling operations from mile marker 183.6 to mile marker 184.2, between 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. daily. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

Randolph County

U.S. Route 63 (Southbound) – May 11, LANE RESTRICTION for pavement patching operations from one-half mile south of U.S. Route 24 to two miles south of U.S. Rte. 24, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Shelby County

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – May 1 – May 12, LANE RESTRICTION for pavement patching operations from Monroe City to Clarence between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily Monday through Friday. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

 

TWO TEENS INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN RALLS COUNTY ACCIDENT

Two Hannibal teens were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 4:15am Monday in Ralls County.  The patrol says that the 18 year old driver was on Route H when her car traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck an embankment.  She suffered moderate injuries while her passenger a 16 year old girl sustained serious injuries.  Both were taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment. 

 

MAN HURT IN MONDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A Steedman man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday afternoon in Callaway County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at 12:15pm Monday as 58 year old Kevin Woods was on Route O when his truck ran off the right side of the road, struck several trees and overturned.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.

 

 




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May 1, 2023

FOUR PEOPLE KILLED IN LINCOLN COUNT Y CRASH SATURDAY NIGHT

Four of Five people involved in a two car crash in Lincoln County Saturday night were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash while the lone survivor was flown to a St. Louis hospital with serious injuries. The patrol said a 16 year old female driver from Wright City was southbound on Missouri 79, south of Route C at 11:46 pm Saturday night when her vehicle crossed the center of the road and overtook a vehicle and then traveled into the patch of and collided with a northbound auto driven by 23 year old Racheal Neldon of Elsberry and both vehicles ended up going off the east side of the highway. Four people were in the southbound auto and only one survived the crash. 18 year old Zachary Shields of Wright City was transported by Arch Ari Evac to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries. The 16 year old female driver of the southbound auto was killed and two other passengers, a 16 female and a 15 year old female juvenile, both of O’Fallon were killed. Racheal Neldon, the other driver was also killed and was traveling alone.

DEADLY WEEKEND ON MISSOURI ROADS IN NORTHERN HALF OF THE STATE

In addition to the four people killed in Lincoln County Saturday night, a Batesville woman was killed in a Johnson County wreck, another fatal crash involved a driver from the Omaha area happened in Holt County along with a fatal crash involving a Centertown man who died in a fatal crash in Moniteau county. All of those fatal accidents happened Sunday.

TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED INCLUDING 4 YEAR OLD BOY WHO WAS EJECTED IN AUDRAIN COUNTY ROLLOVER CRASH SATURDAY NIGHT

Troopers report a Mexico driver and a 4 year old boy were both seriously injured in a single crash Saturday night at 11:25 pm in Audrain County. According to the report, 26 year old Michael Marks of Mexico was eastbound on MO 22 at Audrain County Road 945 when he swerved to miss a deer. The vehicle crossed the center of the road and went off the highway and overturned several times ejecting the 4 year old male passenger. Both were transported by Audrain County EMS to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. The crash report indicated the driver was wearing a safety device while the 4 year old was not.

GREENTOP DRIVERS INVOLVED IN CRASH

Two women from Greentop were involved in a crash 2 miles east of Sublett on Morgan Way in Adair County around 6pm Sunday night. The patrol said Mellissa Roberts, age 37, of Greentop was eastbound in a pickup. Another vehicle driven by 42 year old Rachel Meeker of Greentop was westbound and the two vehicles met on a hill and struck each in the front. Roberts has minor injuries and was transported by private auto to Northeast Regional Medical Center for treatment. The other driver was not injured.

 

CAIRO MAN TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER CAR CAUGHT FIRE

A Cairo man was transported to University Medical Center in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries after his car caught fire in Chariton County. The patrol said 58 year old Rodney Creed of Cairo was eastbound on US 24, 5 miles east of Salisbury around 5:07 pm Sunday when the 1963 Volkswagen Beetle he was driving caught fire while going down the highway.  The Salisbury Fire Department responded to the scene but the car was a total loss.

ONE DRIVER FLOWN TO COLUMBA HOSPITAL FOLLOWING CRASH IN MACON COUNTY SUNDAY AFTERNOON

The highway Patrol said 69 year old Robert Pippin of La Plata failed to yield to a southbound vehicle driven by 46 year old Jamie Kirkpatrick of Atlanta and the southbound auto crashed into the pickup shortly before 3 pm Sunday afternoon. That crash happened at the intersection of Highway 63 and Route J, one mile north of Atlanta. Kirkpatrick has moderate injuries and was transported by MU 1 to University hospital in Columbia for treatment.

DOWNING MAN FACING CHARGES AFTER CRASHING HIS CAR IN SCHUYLER COUNTY

A driver from Downing was taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment of minor injuries after a one-car crash in Schuyler County on Highway 63, a half a mile north of Greentop at 7:05 pm Friday night. Highway Patrol troopers say a car driven by Colton Cuculich, 24, of Downing, MO was northbound when it veered off the right side of the highway, overturned and struck a sign post. Cuculich was arrested for DWI as a prior offender and was also charged with careless and imprudent driving involving an accident.

ANOTHER ARREST MADE INVOLVING A HOMICIDE OVER TWO YEARS OLD IN COLUMBIA

Columbia Police reported Saturday the arrest of a juvenile for second-degree murder in connection to a homicide that occurred at Cosmopolitan Recreation Area Park on Nov. 2, 2020. The juvenile is the second arrest made in this incident. On May 26, 2022, members of the U.S. Marshals Service located and arrested Maurice D. Banks, Jr. in Las Vegas. Banks, 19, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault and armed criminal action. At approximately 6 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2020, Columbia police responded to a report of shots fired at the park and located a deceased male who was later identified as Jermaine Spain, 19, of Columbia. During the investigation, officers were able to identify a second gunshot victim who received medical attention at a local hospital. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.

NEW K9 TEAMS ON THE JOB

Several new K9 Teams are on the job after completing the Boone County Sheriff's Office K9 Training Program at the Training Center. These K9 Teams include Officer Paul Gash and K9 Micky of the Jefferson City Police Department, Corporal Zach Feil and K9 Axel of the Caldwell County Missouri Sheriff's Department, Deputy Matt Jones and K9 Blitz of the Howard County Sheriff Office, and Officer Jake Hubbard and K9 Erno of the Kirksville Police Department. This was Class 24 to complete the program offered through the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. The K9 Teams successfully completed the Basic K9 Handler Course and are now certified with the North American Police Work Dog Association and the Missouri Police Canine Association!


MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

For the period: 04/14/2023 – 04/20/2023

Safety Reminder: As everyone has started mowing their lawns, please remember the dangers of blowing your grass clippings on the highways and streets. Grass clippings may not seem like a major issue but, they may create a very dangerous situation for those traveling on motorcycles. Riding a motorcycle through grass clippings is comparable to riding a motorcycle on ice. Let’s keep our roadways safe for our motorcyclist.


  • On April 17, 2023, deputies responded to McKittrick for a report of two stolen handguns. Through the course of the investigation, deputies learned the victim had two handguns stolen from her vehicle while it was parked in McKittrick. The victim described the handguns as, one being a Taurus Model-G3 9mm with a mounted light and green dot laser sights, and the second being a Taurus Model-G3C 9mm with a green dot laser sight. Both handguns were gun metal grey in color. If anyone has information regarding the location of these handguns, please contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at (573) 564-3378 and ask to speak to a deputy.

  • On April 18, 2023, Deputies responded to a residence in Jonesburg for a subject armed with a knife threatening family members. Upon arrival, deputies confronted the subject who was still armed with a knife. The subject appeared to be having a mental health crisis. Deputies, while talking with the subject, had asked him multiple times to put the knife down. While deputies were speaking with the subject, other deputies were able to maneuver themselves into position out of sight of the subject. Deputies rushed in, disarmed the subject and ended the situation without anyone getting hurt. The subject was then transported to a hospital for treatment.

  • On April 19, 2023, deputies, at the request of the Wellsville Police Department, responded to an address in High Hill to attempt contact with a male subject who had violated an Order of Protection. Deputies arrived at the address and contact was made with the subject, who was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, booked on Violation of an Ex-Parte (Order of Protection), and placed on a 24-Hour Hold for the Wellsville PD.

  • On April 20, 2023, deputies were patrolling in the Wellsville area and stopped a vehicle for expired plates. Through the course of the traffic stop deputies learned the driver had an active warrant for her arrest. Deputies requested the driver to exit the vehicle several times but she refused. As deputies attempted to arrest her, she resisted by bracing her feet against the vehicle’s door and pulling away from deputies. Once she was secured in handcuffs, deputies located a clear plastic bag containing Methamphetamine in the vehicle. The driver was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and charges were filed for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Resisting Arrest, Failing to Register a Motor Vehicle, Operate Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility, and Fail to equip a Vehicle with a Muffler.

Calls for the Week:


  • 911 Open Line – Bellflower

  • Traffic Hazard – Montgomery City

  • Fire – Montgomery City

  • Medical – Bellflower

  • Stealing – Middletown

  • Fire – New Florence

  • Citizen Assist – Montgomery City

  • Public Service Request – Montgomery City

  • Disturbance – Jonesburg

  • Attempt To Contact – I 70

  • Check Well Being – Hermann

  • Domestic – Montgomery City

  • Motorist Assist – Rhineland

  • Citizen Assist – Jonesburg

  • Assault – Bellflower

  • Public Service Request – Hermann

  • Suspicious Activity – McKittrick

  • Motorist Assist – Montgomery City

  • Disturbance – Montgomery City

  • Medical – Wellsville

  • Suspicious Activity – Montgomery City

  • Citizen Assist – Jonesburg

  • Trespassing – Minneola

  • Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

  • 911 Open Line – New Florence

  • Leave Without Pay – Jonesburg

  • Citizen Assist – Montgomery City

  • 911 Open Line – Jonesburg

  • Motorist Assist – I 70

  • Suspicious Vehicle – Jonesburg

  • Public Service Request – Rhineland

  • Threats – Montgomery City

  • Assist MSHP – I 70

  • Suspicious Activity – Montgomery City

  • C & I – Montgomery City

  • Suspicious Person – Montgomery City

  • Alarm – New Florence

  • Domestic – Montgomery City

  • Public Service Request – Wellsville

  • Suspicious Activity – New Florence

  • Suspicious Person – Jonesburg

  • Check Well Being – New Florence

  • Motorist Assist – Danville

  • Courtesy Ride – New Florence

  • 911 Accidental – High Hill

  • Alarm – Montgomery City

  • Harassment – High Hill

  • School Visit – Montgomery City

  • Disturbance – New Florence

  • Stealing – New Florence

  • Public Service Request – Jonesburg

  • Public Service Request –Montgomery City

  • Trespassing – Bellflower

  • Public Service Request – Jonesburg

  • Citizen Assist – Wellsville

  • Stolen Gun – McKittrick

  • Public Service Request – Montgomery City

  • Check Well Being – High Hill

  • Special Assignment – Montgomery City

  • Check Well Being – Wellsville

  • Peace Disturbance – Wellsville

  • Citizen Assist – Jonesburg

  • 911 Accidental – New Florence

  • Disturbance – Jonesburg

  • Livestock At Large – Wellsville

  • Domestic – Jonesburg

  • Stolen Gun – Montgomery City

  • Investigation – Bellflower

  • Civil Matter – Wellsville

  • Found Property – Montgomery City

  • Motorist Assist – I 70

  • Suicidal Subject – New Florence

  • 911 Accidental – Wellsville

  • Public Service Request – Jonesburg

  • Information – Jonesburg

  • Suicidal Subject – New Florence

  • Public Service Request – Montgomery City

  • School Visit – Montgomery City

  • Traffic Hazard – Montgomery City

  • Citizen Assist – Montgomery City

  • Disturbance – Wellsville

  • Disturbance – Montgomery City

  • Juvenile Complaint – Montgomery City

  • Special Assignment – Montgomery City

  • Harassment – Montgomery City

  • 911 Open Line – Danville

  • Public Service Request – Jonesburg

  • Suspicious Activity – Montgomery City

  • Citizen Assist – Jonesburg

  • Suspicious Vehicle – Bellflower

  • Suspicious Activity – Danville

  • Special Assignment – Middletown

  • Special Assignment – Montgomery City

  • Special Assignment – Montgomery City

  • Motor Vehicle Accident – High Hill

  • Citizen Assist – Jonesburg

  • Harassment – Jonesburg

  • Walk In - Montgomery City

  • Information – Montgomery City

  • Suspicious Vehicle – Jonesburg

  • Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

  • Property Damage – Montgomery City

  • C & I – Wellsville

  • Burglary - Middletown

  • Juvenile Referral - Bellflower

  • Warrant Arrest - Bellflower

  • Stealing Motor Fuel - Jonesburg

  • Assist MCPD - Montgomery City

  • 12 Protective Custody - New Florence

  • Theft - Middletown

  • Juvenile Complaint - Bellflower

  • Stealing of Firearm - McKittrick

  • Mental Health - Jonesburg

  • Tampering With Witness - Montgomery City

  • Stealing Firearm - Montgomery City

  • Mental Health - New Florence

  • Mental Health - High Hill

  • Assist Other Agency - Wellsville

  • Possess Control Substance – Wellsville





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April 28, 2023

 

MAN HURT IN LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Unionville man was hurt in an accident that occurred at 7:40pm Wednesday in Linn County.  The patrol says that 70 year old Richard Ogle was on MO 129 when his truck traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a ditch.  He was taken to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for treatment of minor injuries. 

 

DRIVER INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A driver was injured in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in Linn County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at around 2:25pm Wednesday as 65 year old Lee Jaynes of Meadville was riding his farm tractor on US 36 when it was struck from behind by a tractor trailer driven by 37 year old Zachary Thompson of Derby, KS, causing both vehicles to run off the right side of the road.  Jaynes sustained moderate injuries and was transported by Air Evac to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.

 

MODOT URGING DRIVERS TO “WORK WITH US” IN RECORD BREAKING YEAR THIS CONSTRUCTION SEASON

With a record-breaking $1.8 billion for road and bridge work this year, Missouri motorists can expect to encounter a significant amount of work zones and ongoing maintenance operations during their travels this year. The Missouri Department of Transportation hosted the National Work Zone Awareness Week last week, urging motorists to “Work with Us” by making smart, safe driving choices behind the wheel to protect themselves and those they share the road with, including highway workers.

It’s not just a courtesy to slow down and move over for these work zones—it’s the law. Drivers should be aware of changing traffic conditions, observe warning signs and merge before reaching lane closures.

With a record number of construction projects, you can help make your travel safer by checking out what work zones you’ll encounter before you go. Visit MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at www.traveler.modot.org.

In 2022, Missouri saw fewer work zone protective vehicle crashes and fatalities. Crashes with protective vehicles with truck/trailer-mounted attenuators (TMAs) totaled 36 in 2022, a decrease of 25 from the previous construction season. Work zone crash fatalities also decreased, down to 15 compared to 17 the year before.

Over the past three years, TMA crashes resulted in 75 injuries and two fatalities. These crashes are almost always a result of drivers being distracted behind the wheel and/or driving too fast for the conditions. In 2022, distracted driving contributed to more than 400 work zone crashes. Additionally, 71% of those killed in work zone crashes were not wearing a seat belt.

 

 




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April 27, 2023

 

WOMAN KILLED, THREE INJURED, TWO SERIOUSLY IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Columbia woman was killed and three other people were injured, two seriously in an accident that occurred after 4pm Tuesday in Boone County.  The patrol says that 79 year old Joan Broxton of Columbia attempted to enter a median J-turn on US 63 northbound at MO 124 East when her car traveled into the path of a car driven by 70 year old Mary Jecusco of Kirksville and the front of her car struck the driver’s side of Broxton’s car.  After impact both cars went off the left side of the roadway and came to rest in the median.  Broxton was pronounced dead at the scene while her passenger 76 year old Robert Larson of Columbia sustained serious injuries, while Jecusco suffered minor injuries and also her passenger 37 year old Angela McMahan of Kirksville sustained serious injuries.  All three were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.

 

MAN SERIOUSLY HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT WRECK

66 year old Michael McConnell of New London was seriously hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday night in Ralls County.  The highway patrol says that it happened at 6:20pm Tuesday as he was on Highway O when his truck ran off the right side of the road, struck a private drive and overturned coming to rest on its wheels in the road.  He was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital with serious injuries.  

 

GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES OVER $6.3 MILLION IN GRANTS TO MISSOURI LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE SERVICE AND EMS PROVIDERS

Governor Mike Parson has announced that the Missouri Department of Public Safety has approved 428 grants totaling over $6.3 million to law enforcement, fire service and EMS providers across the state for new equipment, supplies, personnel, and training. Grant funded equipment includes patrol vehicles, mobile data terminals, firefighter turnout gear, extrication equipment, cardiac monitors, and emergency communications radios.  Grants to additional law enforcement, fire service, and EMS agencies are still under review.

The maximum grant amount to recipients was $20,000.  Grants were awarded as follows:

Law Enforcement: To date, a total of 106 law enforcement agencies have been approved to receive a total of over $1.6 million for equipment, including patrol vehicles, mobile data terminals, and investigative technology and software. The list of law enforcement grant recipients is available here.

Fire Safety: To date, a total of 224 fire service agencies have been approved to receive a total of over $3 million for equipment, including turnout gear, extrication equipment, and thermal imaging cameras. The list of fire service grant recipients is available here.

EMS: To date, a total of 98 emergency medical service providers have been approved to receive a total of over $1.6 million for equipment, including automatic compression devices, cardiac monitors, and emergency communications radios. The list of EMS grant recipients is available here

 

 




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April 26, 2023

 

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ROADS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Weather permitting, on Wednesday, the Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., have scheduled the following temporary closures affecting some of the Interstate 70 outer roads at the Missouri Route 19 interchange at New Florence:

North Outer Road of I-70/Bloonslick Road, west of MO 19 at Fastlane (two-week duration).

South Outer Road of I-70/Tree Farm Road east of MO 19, near Love’s Travel Stop (approximately three-week duration).

The South Outer Road of I-70 west of MO 19 is currently closed and will remain closed over the next several months until the south roundabout is complete. 

Message boards will be placed on Missouri Route 19 to alert motorists of closures.

Drivers will continue to experience additional various temporary traffic impacts over the next few months when traveling on I-70 and MO 19, near New Florence.

 

STRUCTURE FIRE ON SATURDAY IN MEXICO

On Saturday, April 22 at approximately 5:53PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 600 block of W Boulevard in reference to a structure fire after a passerby saw smoke coming from a home.  Responding personnel found fire in the kitchen and were able to contain and extinguish it in that area with the kitchen suffering serious fire damage.  Rooms near the kitchen suffered heat damage and the rest of the house had some degree of smoke damage.  Personnel determined that new residents were moving into the home and had left shortly before the fire, after dropping off furniture and personal items.  It appeared the fire started in the area of the stove and an electrical outlet just above the stove.  There were no injuries from the incident.

 

SCHOOLS IN BOONVILLE, FULTON AND LIBERAL WIN MODOT’S “NO MORE TRASH!” CAN DECORATING CONTEST

The Missouri Department of Transportation congratulates Ginnifer Fuemmeler and their K-2 students at Hannah Cole Primary School in Boonville, Daniel Schaefer and their 4th graders at Kingdom Christian Academy in Fulton, and Hannah Shaw and their 7th graders at Liberal R-II Middle School in Liberal on being selected as winners of the 2023 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter Free” trash-can-decorating contest.

MoDOT sponsors the contest as part of Missouri’s “No MOre Trash” campaign to raise awareness about and discourage littering.  The contest encourages students kindergarten through eighth grade to join the fight against litter by decorating and displaying a large trash can with the “No MOre Trash!” logo and a litter-prevention message using a variety of creative mediums.

These first-place winners from each of the three competition categories (K-2, 3-5 and 6-8) receive a $200 award.  All first-place winners are then eligible for the $600 grand prize and trophy.  Entries are judged by MoDOT staff.

 

 




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April 25, 2023

 

NIGHTTIME RAMP CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK ON I-70 IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Weather permitting, temporary traffic impacts are currently scheduled for the week of April 24, affecting several ramps on Interstate 70 between mile marker 167 and mile marker 179.  Resurfacing continues along the I-70 corridor in Montgomery County from the Callaway County line to just east of Route F, near High Hill.  The ramps at the following locations are scheduled to close from 8:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.  April 24-28 to allow for milling and asphalt placement:

 

  • I-70 EB ramps  to truck parking rest area at Danville (mm 167)
  • I-70 WB at New Florence (mm 175)
  • I-70 WB at High Hill (mm 179)

Work is anticipated to be completed in two nights.  All work is weather dependent and schedule changes could occur.

 

MAN KILLED IN SUNDAY MORNING CRASH

A St. Louis man was killed in a Sunday morning crash in Warren County.  The patrol says that it happened at 11:35am Sunday as 80 year old John Oates was on Archer Road approaching railroad tracks when he failed to stop and drove into the path of a train operated by 46 year old Clinton Turnbough of Moberly and the train struck the truck in the passenger side, pushing it off the tracks and it overturned.  Oates was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING WRECK

A Wentzville woman was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck early Sunday morning in St. Charles County.  State troopers report that 20 year old Sarhea Ervin was on US 61 when her car traveled off the right side of the roadway onto the shoulder, returned to the ramp, ran off the left side of the road, went airborne and returned to the ground and overturned several times.  She was transported by ambulance to SSM Health DePaul Hospital with serious injuries.  The wreck occurred at 4:30am Sunday.

 

BOY SERIOUSLY INJURED IN LINN COUNTY MISHAP

A 4 year old boy from Bucklin was seriously injured in a Sunday afternoon mishap that occurred at 12pm in Linn County.  The patrol says that the boy was able to get a parked truck into gear, causing it to roll into a nearby pond at Major Drive 3 miles south of Bucklin.  The boy was taken to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City with serious injuries.

 

 

 




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April 24, 2023

 

MAN INJURED IN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING WRECK

40 year old Dustan Pease of Vandalia was injured in a one-vehicle wreck early Saturday morning in Audrain County.  State troopers report that he was on US 54 when he suffered an unknown medical condition, causing his truck to travel off the right side of the road and hit a tree.  He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Boone Hospital in Columbia for treatment.  The wreck happened at around 5:20am Saturday.

 

TEEN KILLED, THREE INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN RALLS COUNTY ACCIDENT

A 14 year old girl was killed and three other teens were injured, one seriously all from Hannibal in an accident that occurred after 6:30pm Friday in Ralls County.  The highway patrol said that a 15 year old girl was on Route O when her vehicle ran off the right side of the road, struck a sign, an embankment and overturned.  She along with one of her passengers’ an 8 year old girl were taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.  Another passenger a 15 year old boy was transported by Survival Flight to Children’s Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries, while the 14 year old girl was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

DRIVER HURT IN ADAIR COUNTY CRASH

A Baring driver was hurt in a Saturday morning crash in Adair County.  The patrol says that it occurred at 7:50am Saturday as 43 year old Michael Mefferd was on Highway 11 when he attempted to avoid a deer, causing his truck to travel off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.  He was taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment of moderate injuries.  

 

MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS

On Tuesday April 18, Moberly Officers responded to the 800 block of Bond St in reference to a male subject who had fired a handgun in the area.  While responding, Officers learned the subject ran south towards Franklin St.  They set up a perimeter and talked to neighbors in the area.  The Macon County Sheriff’s Office K9 was also called to assist with tracking the subject.  Officers quickly learned the subject’s identify and that he was possibly intoxicated.  Witnesses in the area told Officers the subject entered 829 Franklin St.  The K9 also tracked the subject to a stairwell at 829 Franklin St which is an apartment building.  Officers set up a perimeter around the building and evacuated the occupants.  The Moberly SWAT team was activated and responded.  Officers utilized less lethal force and after about a two-hour standoff, Moberly SWAT and Officers made entry and apprehended a 34-year-old Moberly man.  Officers located a small caliber handgun on the premise.  The subject was transported to the Moberly Regional Medical Center for treatment.  After he was discharged, he was transported to the Randolph County Jail.  The subject is a convicted felon and cannot legally possess a firearm.  Moberly Officers were assisted by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, Macon County Sheriff’s Office, Randolph County Ambulance District, Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Missouri Conservation Department.

 

 




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April 21, 2023

 

PLANNED ROAD WORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI

The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks.

All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.

Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

Macon County

Missouri Route 156 – April 21 & 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Hilton Avenue to Harness Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route KK – April 25 & 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Olympic Avenue to CR 201 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Missouri Route 149 – April 25 – May 9, LANE RESTRICTION from one-half mile before and after the bridge over Painter Creek, for bridge maintenance between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday with a 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

Montgomery County

Interstate 70 (Westbound) – April 26 & 27, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance on the bridge over Loutre River from mile marker 168 to mile marker 169, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

Interstate 70 (Eastbound) – May 1 & 2, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance on the bridge over Loutre River from mile marker 167.4 to mile marker 168.4, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

Scotland County

Route A – April 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route U to CR 116 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Shelby County

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – April 21 – April 28, LANE RESTRICTION for pavement patching operations from Monroe City to Clarence between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily Monday through Friday. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

 

WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH

A Winfield woman was seriously injured in a Wednesday morning crash in Lincoln County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 9:55am Wednesday as 55 year old Rebecca Fielder was on Cannon Road and driving too fast for conditions when she failed to negotiate a curve, applied the brakes and began to skid and crashed into a farm tractor driven by 70 year old Stanley Role of Winfield.  Fielder was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital with serious injuries.

 

MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS

On Wednesday at about 3:13pm the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the area of Boulevard and Calhoun in reference to a traffic crash.  Officers spoke with 28 year old Jason Rioux of Mexico.  Rioux stated he was operating a “mini motorcycle” on Boulevard and attempted to pass a school bus traveling in front of him.  He stated that the bus then began to switch lanes and he swerved to avoid a collision.  Rioux lost control of the mini motorcycle and left the roadway.  He suffered minor injuries but did not require medical assistance.  Residents are reminded that it is illegal and unsafe to operate motorized play vehicles on the streets.  Motorized vehicles that can be legally operated on the streets can and should be licensed through the state of Missouri, or meet the definition of a moped or motorized bicycle.

 

MARCELINE WOMAN HURT IN LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Marceline woman was hurt in an accident that occurred at around 8:45am Thursday in Linn County.  The patrol says that 31 year old Emilee Banks was on US 36 when her car hydroplaned, crossed the median and came to rest in the eastbound lanes.  She sustained minor injuries and was taken to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for treatment.

 

 




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April 20, 2023

 

MEXICO MAN INJURED IN AUDRAIN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Mexico man was injured in an accident that occurred at around 5:45pm Tuesday in Audrain County.  The patrol says that 30 year old Joshua Benton was on US 54 when his car traveled off the right side of the roadway, returned to the road and overturned, ejecting him from it.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.  

 

TEEN HURT IN EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK

A Wright City teen was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Wednesday morning in Lincoln County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 6:15am Wednesday as the 16 year old boy was on 433 Zoar Church Road when his pickup truck ran off the right side of the road, returned to the roadway, overcorrected, went off the left side of the road and struck a tree.  The teen suffered minor injuries and was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment.

 

WOMAN INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON CRASH

A woman was injured in a Tuesday afternoon crash in Cooper County.  State troopers report that 35 year old Angela Marquez of Sedalia was eastbound on I-70 when she fell asleep at the wheel, causing her car to travel off the left side of the roadway, she overcorrected and it went off the right side of the road and struck a guardrail.  She sustained moderate injuries and was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.  The crash happened at 4:50pm Tuesday.

 

 




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April 19, 2023

 

PEDESTRIAN INJURED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY CAR IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a car Monday night in Franklin County.  The patrol says that it occurred at 11:15pm Monday when a car driven by 21 year old Alyssa Beede of Union was on Highway A when it struck another car which in turn struck 35 year old Tyler Boyer of Richwoods, MO.  Boyer was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of moderate injuries. 

 

MAN HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK

A man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in Clark County.  The highway patrol said it happened just before 9pm Monday as 43 year old Nicholas Esterday was on Route A when his truck struck a deer in the roadway.  He sustained minor injuries and was taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL for treatment.

 

TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN MONDAY EVENING CRASH

Both drivers were injured, one seriously in a Monday evening crash in Lafayette County.  State troopers report that 22 year old Teresa Harris of Henrietta was on Highway 13 when her truck ran off the left side of the road, struck a sign and then continued into the roadway and struck a car driven by 57 year old Sue Westerhouse of Aurora.  Harris sustained serious injuries while Westerhouse suffered moderate injuries.  Both were taken to Lafayette Regional Health Center for treatment.  The crash occurred at around 6:20pm Monday.

 

MODOT, ROCHEPORT BRIDGE HOSTED NATIONAL WORK ZONE SAFETY EVENT

On Tuesday, the Missouri Department of Transportation hosted the National Work Zone Awareness Week kickoff news conference at the LCpl. Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River Bridge Project at Rocheport, making guests some of the first to walk on the new westbound bridge.  The event - created to bring awareness to work zone hazards and remind drivers of the important role they play in work zone safety - included remarks from the Federal Highway Administration as well as personal stories of impact from the daughter and granddaughter of a fallen MoDOT maintenance worker.

These individuals and more shared their stories to kick off National Work Zone Awareness Week, which takes place April 17-21.

 

 




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April 18, 2023

 

BOY KILLED IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON INCIDENT

A 5 year old boy from St. Charles was killed in a tragic incident that occurred at 1:05pm Sunday in Lincoln County.  MSHP reports that the boy was on a tractor driven by 59 year old Steven Keiser of Foley which was traveling on a gravel road on private property at Apex Lane with the door ajar when the boy was ejected and run over by the tractor.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

WOMAN INJURED IN COOPER COUNTY ACCIDENT

A New Franklin woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 7:45am Sunday in Cooper County.  The patrol says that 87 year old Martha Cleeton was on MO 87 when her van ran off the left side of the roadway and struck a concrete barrier then returned to the road crossing over and went off the right side of the roadway, striking the concrete barrier again.  She was transported by ambulance to Boone Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

 

GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES $30 MILLION IN FUNDING TO SUPPORT TOURISM INDUSTRY RECOVERY STATEWIDE

Last Thursday, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded a total of $30 million through the Local Tourism Asset Development Grant Program for 26 projects across the state. The program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and part of Governor Parson's Fiscal Year 2023 budget plan, is focused on supporting projects that further the recovery of the tourism, travel, and hospitality industries.

The Local Tourism Asset Development Grant Program was launched in October 2022. The program awarded competitive grants to applicants, including destination marketing organizations (DMOs), convention and visitors bureaus, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and chambers of commerce affected by the pandemic. Grant awards will fund a variety of projects, such as welcome and recreation centers, property renovations, museum expansions, park improvements, indoor and outdoor attraction development, and more. 

 

MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS

The following incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between the hours of 7am on 04/12/2023 and 7am 04/14/2023.

 

On April 12, 2023, Moberly Officers contacted 50-year-old Dorothy Tolson near the 300 block of S. Morley St.  Tolson was placed under arrest for an active Randolph County warrant on original charges of possession of a controlled substance.  Tolson was transported to the Randolph County Jail.

 

On April 13, 2023, Moberly Officers responded to Windsor Place in reference to a possible domestic assault.  Officers later arrested a 52-year-old Moberly man for domestic assault and kidnapping.  The man was transported to the Randolph County Jail.  

 

On April 14, 2023, Moberly Officers initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Halleck St and Cleveland Ave.  During an inventory of the vehicle, Officers located what’s believed to be methamphetamine, cocaine and drug paraphernalia.  The 57-year-old female driver and 54-year-old male passenger were both arrested and transported to the Randolph County Jail.

 

 




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April 17, 2023

 

PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULED FOR BUSINESS 61 IN PIKE COUNTY

Weather permitting, on Monday, contractor crews will start work on a resurfacing project on Business 61 in Pike County from 0.3 miles south of Route UU to the roundabout in Bowling Green.  The expected completion is late May.

Work will occur during nighttime hours between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.  Motorists can expect delays as traffic will be reduced to one lane where work is occurring.  All work is weather dependent, and schedules are subject to change. For the safety of the crews and the traveling public, they would like to remind drivers to be attentive in work zones and put down your cell phones to eliminate distractions.

The $7.6M contract, awarded to Magruder Paving, LLC. and includes the following pavement improvement projects listed below. The below work will occur during daylight hours with flaggers and a pilot car used to direct motorists through the work zone.  

Pike County, Missouri Route 161 – Resurfacing from Bowling Green to Middletown (late April thru May)

Pike County, Route NN – Resurfacing from U.S. Route 54 to U.S. Route 61 (late May to late June)

Pike County, Route UU – Seal coat from U.S. 61 to U.S. 54 near Louisiana (late May to late June)

Montgomery County, Missouri Route 161 – Resurfacing from Middletown to Interstate 70 near Danville (late August to late September)

Signs and message boards will be in place to alert motorists, as schedule changes occur.

 

COLUMBIA MAN INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT

A Columbia man was injured in an accident that occurred at 11:50pm Saturday in Cooper County.  The patrol says that 28 year old Jacob Wermuth was on Highway 98 when he failed to negotiate a curve, causing his truck to travel off the right side of the roadway and struck a ditch.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CALLAWAY COUNTY CRASH

A Mokane driver was seriously injured in a automobile crash that happened at 7:25pm last Thursday in Callaway County.  State troopers report that 55 year old Kerri Pierson was on Route C when she entered a curve, causing her vehicle to run off the right side of the road, returned to the road and started to skid, traveled off the left side of the roadway, overturned and struck a parked car and two mailboxes.  Pierson was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

 

 




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April 14, 2023

 

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT

 

A Pacific man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 10:25pm Wednesday in Franklin County.  The patrol says that 31 year old Nathan Flynn was on Woods Creek Road when he failed to stop for a stop signal and attempted to make a left turn when his car traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned, ejecting him from it as the front of the car struck a tree.  Flynn was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.  

 

MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

On Wednesday, April 12 at approximately 6:17 PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 400 block of Bolivar in reference to a disturbance.  Responding personnel learned that 23 year old Amar N Sykes and 18 year old J’zmin Fierge both of Mexico had come to the area to fight some area residents.  During the altercation, Sykes injured a 20 year-old man.  The man was taken to University Hospital in Columbia by Audrain Ambulance District where he was treated and released.  Fierge was threatening people with a gun while the assault was occurring.

MPSD located the suspects a couple of blocks away and arrested Sykes for Assault 3rd degree and Fierge for Unlawful Use of Weapon.  Both were processed at MPSD and taken to the Audrain County Jail. 

 

On Tuesday, April 11 at approximately 3:40PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 1100 block of Ringo in reference to a grass fire.  Responding personnel found that a resident was burning leaves in their back yard but stopped paying attention to it for a short time.  The fire spread across the yard and onto a neighbor’s property.  The fire was contained and extinguished with the neighbor’s wooden privacy fence suffering minor damage.  There were no injuries from the incident.

 

AG’S OFFICE ASSISTS WARREN COUNTY PROSECUTOR IN OBTAINING FIRST DEGREE MURDER CONVICTIONS

 

In an effort to protect Missourians, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that his office has assisted in obtaining nine felony convictions against Shawn Kavanaugh in connection with multiple murders. Kavanaugh was sentenced to life without probation or parole.
On February 14, 2014, Kavanaugh murdered three people. A fourth was lucky to live. The Defendant’s soon to be ex-wife, Jessica Kavanagh, was visiting her friend’s house. Kavanaugh showed up and suspected that his ex-wife was engaged in a sexual relationship with one of the victim’s. After arguing, he retrieved a knife from his car. He returned to the house and went on a killing spree. When he was done, Tara Fifer (age 22), Lexy Vandiver (age 29) and her son, Mason (age 7) were all dead. Jessica was stabbed multiple times but luckily survived. A total of 75 stab wounds had been inflicted on the four victims.
These murders occurred in Warren County. The Attorney General’s Office was asked to assist the Warren County Prosecuting Attorney.
After a change of venue to St. Charles County, the case was tried before Judge Rebeca Navarro-McKelvey. The Judge found the Defendant guilty of the following counts:
Count I: Murder in the first degree
Count II: Armed criminal action
Count III: Murder in the first degree
Count IV: Armed criminal action
Count V: Murder in the first degree
Count VI: Armed criminal action
Count VII: Domestic assault in the first degree
Count VIII: Armed criminal action
Count IX: Burglary in the first degree
The Court sentenced Kavanaugh to life without probation or parole for each count of murder in the first degree, fifteen years for each count of armed criminal action, life imprisonment for domestic assault in the first degree, and fifteen years for burglary in the first degree.
Assistant Attorney General Kevin Zoellner assisted the Warren County Prosecuting Attorney, Kelly King, in prosecuting the case.

 

 




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April 13, 2023

 

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT

 

A Warrenton man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6:15am Wednesday in Franklin County.  The patrol says that 23 year old Tristan Brown was westbound on I-44 when his car traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a guardrail and overturned.  He was air-lifted by Air Evac to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.

 

TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN TUESDAY NIGHT WRECK

 

Both drivers were injured, one seriously after a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday night in Caldwell County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 5:15pm Tuesday as a 16 year old boy from Kingston was crossing US 36 when his car was struck by a car driven by 78 year old Jean Golden of Chillicothe.  After impact her car came to rest off the south side of US 36 on its wheels facing southeast while his car came to rest in the driving lane of eastbound US 36 facing northwest.  The teen was taken to Cameron Regional Hospital with serious injuries while Golden was taken to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe for treatment of minor injuries. 

 

MDC REPORTS 117 NEW CASES OF CWD FOR 2022 SURVEILLANCE YEAR

 

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that it sampled and tested more than 33,000 deer for chronic wasting disease (CWD) during the 2022 CWD surveillance year between July 2022 and April 2023. Of the more than 33,000 deer sampled, 117 tested positive for CWD.

CWD is a 100% fatal disease in white-tailed deer and other members of the deer family. The disease has been attributed to significant deer population declines in other states. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/cwd.

Those 117 deer bring the total number of CWD cases found in the state to 409 since the first case in wild deer was confirmed by MDC in early 2012. Including recent sampling efforts, more than 243,000 tissue samples from wild deer have been collected for CWD testing in Missouri since MDC began CWD surveillance in 2002.

Nearly 19,400 of the 33,000-plus deer tested this past CWD surveillance year were sampled as part of MDC mandatory CWD sampling efforts in select counties during the opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 12 and 13. Most of the remaining samples resulted from MDC’s voluntary sampling efforts conducted throughout the deer season in partnership with taxidermists and meat processors throughout the state.

Of the more than 33,000 samples, about 3,500 were collected during MDC’s targeted culling efforts conducted in cooperation with landowners on a voluntary basis after the close of regular deer season in localized areas near where CWD has been found. Through targeted culling, 41 CWD-positive deer were removed to help slow the spread of CWD.

Of the deer tested, MDC found CWD-positive deer in 23 counties: Adair (3), Barry (1), Barton (9), Carroll (1), Cedar (1), Crawford (2), Dallas (1), Franklin (22), Gasconade (1), Hickory (1), Jefferson (7), Linn (15), Livingston (1), Macon (13), Perry (4), Putnam (3), Ray (1), St. Clair (1), St. Francois (1), Ste. Genevieve (20), Stone (4), Sullivan (3), and Taney (2).

In Missouri this past year, less than one percent of tissue samples from hunter-harvested deer tested positive for CWD.

 

STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED BY AREA AUTHORITIES

 

This past Saturday, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received a lead on the location of a Ford 8N tractor that was previously reported stolen off of Highway N in Mineola on October 4, 2022.  Upon receiving the lead, Montgomery County requested the assistance of the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office and asked them to respond to O’Keefe Ridge Road, near Williamsburg, and verify whether or not this was in fact the stolen tractor. Callaway County Deputies responded and verified this was the stolen Ford tractor. The tractor was recovered and returned to Montgomery County.  On Sunday, Callaway and Montgomery County deputies responded to a location off of County Road 1031, near Williamsburg, and further recovered a New Holland TN55 tractor, Land Pride Z52 zero turn lawnmower and a 3-Point Liberty Backhoe, that was all reported stolen off of Hwy N in Mineola on October 4, 2022. Also recovered was a Massey Ferguson tractor that was previously reported stolen off of Micah Road in Montgomery County on February 11, 2023.  As the investigation continues, several suspects have been identified but, no arrests have been made at this time.

 




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April 12, 2023

 

MAN LYING ON RAILROAD TRACKS STRUCK AND KILLED IN WARREN COUNTY

A man lying on railroad tracks was struck and killed Monday night in Warren County.  The highway patrol said that 63 year old Jimmy Corder of Truesdale was lying on the tracks at South Water Street when he was struck by a Norfolk Southern Locomotive driven by 44 year old Paul Wagaman of St. Louis.  Corder was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident that occurred at 9:40pm Monday.

DRIVER INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT

A Winfield driver was injured in an accident that occurred at 7:20pm Monday in Lincoln County.  The patrol says that 38 year old Justin Riddle was on Highway 47 when another vehicle made a left turn onto southbound Highway 47 in front of him, causing him to brake and his vehicle began to slide and traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned.  He was transported by ambulance to SSM St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake St. Louis for treatment of moderate injuries.

WOMAN HURT IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A woman was hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon in Gasconade County.  State troopers report that a truck driven by 47 year old Stephen Evans of Bland was on Pleasant Avenue when it suffered a mechanical failure, causing it to travel over the center line and into the path of a car driven by 44 year old Rae Figgemeier of Owensville.  She sustained minor injuries and was taken to Phelps Health Center in Rolla for treatment.  The wreck happened after 12pm Tuesday. 

 




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April 11, 2023 

 

RESURFACING PROJECTS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI

 

A resurfacing project located on Route T in Lincoln and Montgomery counties, from Missouri Route 161 in Montgomery County to Route O in Lincoln County, is expected to begin the week of April 10. 

The $2.3M contract, awarded this last year to Pace Construction of St. Louis, includes several additional resurfacing projects which will be completed in the order as listed below with all projects completed by June 30, 2023:

  • Montgomery County, Route MM – From Missouri Route 161 in Montgomery County to the end of state maintenance.
  • Warren County, Route CC - From Missouri Route 47 to the end of state maintenance.
  • Warren County, Route N - From Missouri Route 94 to Missouri Route 47.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane during the day at the location where crews are actively working for the duration of the project.  For the safety of the crews and the traveling public, we would like to remind drivers to be attentive in work zones and put down your cell phones to eliminate distractions.   

 

Flaggers and a pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone.  Workers will be present during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, weather permitting.  A 10-foot width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project.  All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.

 

SWIFT PREPARED FOODS OPENS NEW $200 MILLION PRINCIPE FOODS FACILITY IN COLUMBIA

 

Swift Prepared Foods, a subsidiary of leading global food company JBS USA, has opened its newest facility – Principe Foods, which produces high-quality Italian meats and charcuterie. Company executives were joined by local, regional, and state leaders as they cut the ribbon on their new facility in Columbia.

The company invested more than $200 million in the new, 325,000-square-foot Italian meats and charcuterie production facility. Principe Foods has already created 100 new jobs in the region, with plans to hire 100 to 200 more people over the next year. The company offers extremely competitive wages to attract and retain top talent. Additionally, Principe Foods offers strong benefits and tuition-free community college for team members and their children.

Swift Prepared Foods announced plans to build the new facility in Columbia in April 2021 to meet increasing retail and food service demand for Italian meats and charcuterie. The company selected Columbia due to its strategic location, business-friendly environment, and the ability to access raw materials and leverage synergies with existing strategic assets.

Principe is a part of the Swift Prepared Foods portfolio of products. Swift also recently opened another new facility in Missouri. In May 2021, Swift cut the ribbon on a ready-to-eat, fully cooked bacon production facility in Moberly.

Swift Prepared Foods’ investments in Missouri are consistent with JBS USA’s long-term strategy to increase its value-added and branded portfolio with innovative, on-trend products. Globally, JBS is a major player in the value-added, Italian meats category with significant production capabilities and recognized brands in Italy, Australia, and Brazil.

The Principe Foods facility is located at 5008 Paris Road in Columbia.

 

 




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April 10, 2023

 

DRIVER INJURED IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRASH 

A Clark driver was injured in a Saturday afternoon crash in Boone County.  The highway patrol said that 72 year old Darrell Reeves was on Route CC when he lost control due to loose gravel on the roadway, causing his motorcycle to travel off the right side of the road and overturned.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.  The crash happened at 2pm Saturday.

TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN AUDRAIN COUNTY WRECK

A man and woman from Laddonia were seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred at 12:30pm Saturday in Audrain County.  The patrol says that 22 year old Samuel Atkinson was on Route KK when his truck ran off the right side of the roadway and he overcorrected, causing it to run off the left side of the road and struck an embankment before overturning.  Both the driver and his passenger 47 year old Caryn Atkinson were taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

MAN HURT IN FRIDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT

A man was hurt in a Friday night accident in Audrain County.  State troopers report that it happened at 10:10pm Friday as 33 year old Ayodele Bashorun of Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada was on Route B when he attempted to avoid hitting a deer and his vehicle traveled off the right side of the road and overturned.  He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment. 

 




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April 7, 2023

 

SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENT IN SCOTLAND COUNTY

 

A school bus accident that occurred at 3:45pm Wednesday in Scotland County sent 5 kids to the hospital with minor injuries.  The patrol says that a school bus driven by 58 year old David Kittle of Arbela was on Highway 136 and stopped in the roadway with stop sign and red lights activated when it was struck from behind by an SUV driven by a 17 year old girl from Memphis.  The teen driver along with 4 kids on the school bus ranging from 6 to 13 years old were all taken to Scotland County Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

 

MAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH

A man was injured in a Wednesday morning crash in Franklin County.  The highway patrol says it happened after 7:30am Wednesday as 49 year old Gregory Allen of Glendale, AZ was eastbound on I-44 when his car struck a guardrail.  He sustained minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment.

 

PLANNED ROADWORK FOR REST OF APRIL IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI

 

The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks.

All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.

Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

 

Adair County

Missouri Route 6 – April 10-13, LANE RESTRICTION from one-half mile before and after the bridge over North Fork Salt River overflow, located near Brashear, for bridge maintenance between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Thursday with a 14-ft width restriction in place while work is being completed.

 

Macon County

Missouri Route 156 – April 10 & 11, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Southeast Outer Road to Leopard Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Missouri Route 156 – April 12-14, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Leopard Avenue to Mercury Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Missouri Route 156 – April 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Mercury Avenue to Rte. H between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Missouri Route 156 – April 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Neptune Road to CR 243 Knox County between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Missouri Route 156 – April 18, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from January Place to Interior Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Missouri Route 156 – April 19, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Iceberg Avenue to Hilton Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Missouri Route 156 – April 20-21, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Hilton Avenue to Harness Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

 

Montgomery County

Interstate 70 (Eastbound) –  April 10 & 11, LANE RESTRICTION for core drilling operations from mile marker 183.6 to mile marker 184.2 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

Interstate 70 (Eastbound) –  April 18 & 19, LANE RESTRICTION for core drilling operations from mile marker 179.6 to mile marker 180.0 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

 

Shelby County

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) –  April 7 – April 28, LANE RESTRICTION for pavement patching operations from Monroe City to Clarence between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily Monday through Friday. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

 




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April 6, 2023

 

GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES NEARLY $10 MILLION AWARDED TO SHERIFF’S OFFICES FOR JAIL SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS

 

On Monday, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri Department of Public Safety has approved a total of over $9.9 million in grants to 43 sheriff’s offices across the state for security and other improvements to local jails.  Jail improvements include cell door lock upgrades, video surveillance equipment, full-body scanners, HVAC improvements, and other maintenance and improvement projects. The funding comes from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and was part of Governor Parson's Fiscal Year 2023 budget plan.

 

MDC REPORTS YOUNG HUNTERS TOOK 2,550 TURKEYS OVER YOUTH WEEKEND

 

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 2,550 birds over the past youth weekend, April 1 and 2. Top harvest counties were Osage with 71 birds harvested, Miller with 65, and Texas with 64.  Young hunters checked 2,881 birds during the 2022 spring youth weekend.  “The cool, windy weather on Saturday made for challenging turkey hunting conditions,” said MDC Turkey Biologist Nicholas Oakley. “Fortunately, hunters stuck with it and Sunday’s weather was more conducive to harvesting a turkey.”  Get more harvest information by county at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.

The regular spring turkey season runs April 17 through May 7. For more information on spring turkey hunting in Missouri, visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey.

 

BLACK SHEEP AMMUNITION TO BUILD NEW FACILITY IN UNION, INVESTING $2.9 MILLION AND CREATING 17 JOBS

 

Black Sheep Ammunition, a new manufacturer of small caliber ammunition for outdoor enthusiasts, has announced it will build a production facility in Union, investing $2.9 million and creating 17 new jobs.

Black Sheep Ammo is making use of a previously vacant building on Washington Avenue in Union. The company operates under St. Louis-based B-2 Management and plans to officially open the location later this year.

 

 

 

 

 




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April 5, 2023

MAN INJURED IN RALLS COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Center man was injured in an accident that occurred at 11:55am Tuesday in Ralls County.  The patrol says that 73 year old Lowell Jackson was on Route P when his vehicle traveled off the roadway, then back onto the roadway and overturned.  He was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.

TWO INJURED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY WRECK

Two people from De Soto were injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 6:50pm Monday as 64 year old Cheryl Fields was on Project Road when her SUV went through a curve, ran off the right side of the road and struck several trees.  The report states that she said her vision was obstructed by the sun.  She suffered minor injuries, while her passenger 71 year old Meredith Fields sustained moderate injuries.  Both were taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment.

DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY AFTERNOON CRASH

A driver was hurt in a Monday afternoon crash in Franklin County.  State troopers report that 34 year old James Ribaudo of St. Louis was eastbound on I-44 when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck the guardrail face, returned to the road, drove off the right side of the road and struck the guardrail again.  He was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment of minor injuries.  The crash occurred at 1:45pm Monday.





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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MARION COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Palmyra man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 10:50am Sunday in Marion County.  The patrol says that 52 year old Charles Bowers was on US 61 when he attempted to exit onto MO 168 when his vehicle ran off the road and overturned.  He was transported by Air Evac to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

ONE KILLED, TWO INJURED IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A man was killed and two others injured in a two-vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it happened at around 12:45pm Sunday as 42 year old Crysta Mueller of Washington was stopped at St. Johns Road at MO 100 when she failed to yield and her jeep was struck by a van driven by 26 year old Summer Nolen of Villa Ridge.  Summer Nolen suffered moderate injuries, while one of her passengers’ 32 year old Jonathan Graham of Villa Ridge sustained serious injuries.  Both were taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment, meanwhile her other passenger 52 year old Jaron Nolen of Villa Ridge was taken to Barnes Jewish Hospital where he was pronounced dead from his injuries a short time later. 

MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH

64 year old Curtis Bilbrey of De Soto was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday night in Jefferson County.  State troopers report that he was on Highway V when his motorcycle traveled off the right side of the roadway.  He was transported by Arch Helicopter to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.  The crash occurred just after 6pm Sunday. 





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April 3, 2023

 

TEEN INJURED IN AUDRAIN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Mexico teen was injured in an accident that occurred at 11:55pm Saturday in Audrain County.  The patrol says that the 16 year old boy was on Audrain Road 930 when his truck traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a tree and overturned.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

MAN KILLED IN FRIDAY NIGHT CRASH

A Versailles man was killed in a motorcycle crash Friday night in Morgan County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 11:30pm Friday as 33 year old Jacob Martinez was on Route W when he failed to negotiate a turn, causing his motorcycle to cross the center of the road and began to skid, overturned and ran off the left side of the roadway, he struck a sign and was ejected from his motorcycle.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FRIDAY EVENING INCIDENT

35 year old Keith Hedge of Lonedell, MO was seriously injured in a Friday evening incident in Franklin County.  State troopers report that he failed to drive his motorized bicycle as far right as possible on Highway K and did not have the required lights/reflectors equipped when it was struck in the rear by a car driven by 25 year old Timothy Lottman of Lonedell as he was unable to see the motorized bike.  Hedge was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.  The incident occurred at 9:30pm Friday.

 

 




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March 31, 2023

 

WOMAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT

A Marshall woman was injured in an accident that occurred after 6pm Wednesday in Cooper County.  The patrol says that 30 year old Kristina Stevens was on MO 41 when she braked abruptly, causing her SUV to skid off the right side of the roadway and overturned.  She was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

RESURFACING PROJECTS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI

A resurfacing project located on Route T in Lincoln and Montgomery counties, from Missouri Route 161 in Montgomery County to Route O in Lincoln County, is expected to begin the week of April 3. 

The $2.3M contract, awarded last year to Pace Construction of St. Louis, includes several additional resurfacing projects which will be completed in the order as listed below, with all projects completed by June 30, 2023:

 

  • Montgomery County, Route MM – From Missouri Route 161 in Montgomery County to the end of state maintenance.
  • Warren County, Route CC - From Missouri Route 47 to the end of state maintenance.
  • Warren County, Route N - From Missouri Route 94 to Missouri Route 47.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane during the day at the location where crews are actively working for the duration of the project.  For the safety of the crews and the traveling public, we would like to remind drivers to be attentive in work zones and put down your cell phones to eliminate distractions.  

Flaggers and a pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone.  Workers will be present during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, weather permitting. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project.  All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.

 

ATTORNEY GENERAL BAILEY ANNOUNCES CONCRETE CONTRACTOR CHARGED FOR FRAUD AND THEFT IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

In an effort to protect consumers, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that his office has filed twelve felony counts of Deceptive Business Practice, Stealing by Deceit and Financial Exploitation of the Elderly against 49 year old Daniel M. Carbone of St. Clair, MO.  He is accused of criminally defrauding five Franklin County consumers, some of whom are elderly, in connection with his businesses, Concrete Impressions and All Pro Concrete.  Carbone promised to provide mostly concrete and other exterior remodeling work in exchange for large down payments.  The charges allege that after taking these payments from the consumers, Carbone either did minimal work before abandoning the project completely, or did no work at all in spite of being paid by victims in advance to do so.  He left consumers with no materials for their payments and refused multiple demands for refunds. The consumers’ aggregate losses total just over $55,000.  The case is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorneys General Don Re and Natalie Warner. Consumers who believe they may have been scammed by a contractor should file a complaint with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office by calling the Consumer Protection hotline at 800-392-8222 or by submitting a complaint online at ago.mo.gov.

BOWLING GREEN LICENSE OFFICE CONTRACT UP FOR BID

The Missouri Department of Revenue has announced the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) of the license office in Bowling Green, Missouri, located at 204 S. Business Highway 61, Bowling Green, Missouri, 63334.  Bids will start being accepted April 5, and must be submitted by April 18.

For a list of bid opportunities and bid response instructions, please visit Missouri’s statewide electronic procurement system, MissouriBUYS, at https://missouribuys.mo.gov/.  Interested groups or individuals who wish to bid to operate the Bowling Green License Office must have an active Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and must submit the proposal under the legal entity name for which the FEIN was assigned. The Missouri Department of Revenue, through the Office of Administration, is posting an RFP for the Bowling Green License Office contract, since the current contract is close to expiring. Interested bidders have approximately 10 business days to submit their proposal for the operation of the license office in the competitive bid process, as outlined in the RFP. A scheduled tour of the current location may be requested by emailing the procurement contact listed on MissouriBUYS.

 

 




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March 30, 2023

 

WOMAN INJURED IN WARREN COUNTY ACCIDENT

 

A Warrenton woman was injured in an accident that occurred at around 7:40am Wednesday in Warren County.  The patrol says that 58 year old Debra Wilson was on Route MM when she stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk when her car was struck in the rear by a truck driven by 36 year old Timothy Reichert of Warrenton.  Wilson was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment of minor injuries.

 

MAN HURT IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON MOTORCYCLE CRASH

 

52 year old Lowell Scott of Elsberry was hurt in a Tuesday afternoon motorcycle crash in Lincoln County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 4:25pm Tuesday as he was riding his motorcycle on Highway W when it struck some gravel and he began to lose control, causing it to travel off the right side of the road and hit a sign.  He was ejected from his motorcycle as it began to overturn.  He sustained minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment.

 

TWO TRACTOR TRAILERS INVOLVED IN WRECK WEDNESDAY MORNING

 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated a Wednesday morning wreck involving two tractor trailers on I-70 in Cooper County.  The wreck occurred at around 8:30am on I-70 near the 96.4 mile marker with reported injuries, but they did not elaborate on the extent of those injuries.  The eastbound passing lane was expected to stay closed until around 9:30am, while the westbound passing lane reopened at around 9am.

 

 




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March 28, 2023

 

MAN INJURED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT

 

A man was injured in an accident that occurred at 5:45pm Saturday in Franklin County.  The patrol says that 28 year old Austin Meyer of Labadie, MO was on Old Highway 100 when he became distracted/inattentive to the roadway, causing his truck to travel off the right side of the roadway, he overcorrected and it overturned.  He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

TEEN HURT IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING WRECK

 

19 year old Colby Nelson of Princeton was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Sunday morning in Grundy County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 4:55am Sunday as he was on 40th Street at Highway J when his car ran off the north side of the road, struck a ditch and overturned onto its top.  He sustained moderate injuries and was transported by private auto to Wright Memorial Hospital for treatment.

 

GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES OVER $94 MILLION AWARDED THROUGH COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM

 

Last week, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded more than $94 million through the Community Revitalization Grant Program for 70 projects across the state. The program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and part of Governor Parson's Fiscal Year 2023 budget plan, is focused on investing in communities of all sizes to support local priorities, encourage economic recovery, and build resilience for the future.

The Community Revitalization Grant Program was launched in September 2022. The program awarded competitive grants to applicants, including municipalities, counties, and nonprofit organizations, to benefit households, communities, and small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grant awards will fund a variety of projects, such as downtown property renovations, business skills training, homelessness prevention, and more.

 

 




 

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March 27, 2023

MAN HURT IN SATURDAY MORNING INCIDENT

A man was hurt in a Saturday morning incident in Gasconade County.  State troopers report that it happened at 11:10am as an uninvolved vehicle was on the shoulder of MO 28 smoking when a truck driven by 72 year old Walter Scheer of New Haven swerved into the lane of an eastbound car driven by 45 year old Joseph Pondron of Sullivan to avoid the smoke when the two collided.  Pondron sustained minor injuries and was taken to Sullivan Baptist Hospital for treatment. 

MILAN MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ADAIR COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Milan man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 12:35pm Saturday in Adair County.  The patrol says that 38 year old Janvier Peterson of Milan was on MO 6 when he attempted to pass multiple vehicles and his truck struck a vehicle driven by 54 year old Timothy Harrelson of Milan head-on.  Meanwhile a third vehicle driven by 32 year old Sara Sinclair of Milan ran off the right side of the roadway to avoid the two vehicles.  Harrelson was transported by ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville with serious injuries.

DRIVER INJURED IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A driver was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Friday afternoon in Lewis County.  The highway patrol said that 72 year old Michael Newberry of La Belle was on Route K when he ran a stop sign, crossed over MO 6 and ran off the right side of the road, striking a fence, a tree and a building before coming to rest.  He was taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy for treatment of moderate injuries.  The wreck happened at around 12:45pm Friday.

 




 

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March 24, 2023

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT

A St. Louis man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 3:45pm Wednesday in Franklin County. The patrol says that 60 year old Gustavo Vonderlancken was on Route T when a deer came out of nowhere and struck his vehicle, ejecting him from it.  He was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.

WOMAN HURT IN COOPER COUNTY WRECK

A woman was hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in Cooper County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 2pm Wednesday as 61 year old Karen Wesselman of Pilot Grove was on MO 41 at MO 135 when she failed to yield to a truck driven by 43 year old Dallas Pinkett of Boonville and her SUV was struck in the intersection by his truck.  She sustained minor injuries but refused medical transport. 

TWO TROY RESIDENTS FOUND DEAD IN HOME, MAN IN CUSTODY

A man and a woman were found dead in their home in Troy Tuesday night and a man described as a person of interest is now in custody.  According to KOMU, police said that the victims were discovered at a mobile home in Troy as they believe that 71 year old Don McRoberts and 58 year old Kathy McRoberts were shot in their trailer home near Eames Street and East Cherry Street.  Police used drones to help search for a man in his early 20’s.  On Wednesday afternoon they announced that Davionne McRoberts, a grandson of the victims was in custody, but no charges have been filed as of last report.

 




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March 23, 2023

 

NATURAL GAS RATES TO DROP FOR LIBERTY UTILITIES CUSTOMERS

The natural gas rates of Liberty Utilities (Midstates Natural Gas) Corp.

d/b/a Liberty Utilities customers will decrease under a filing that will take effect on April 1, 2023.  The rate change reflects the Weather Normalization Adjustment Rider (WNAR) which authorizes rate adjustments based on weather variations. The purpose of the tariff is to adjust revenues for differences between actual heating degree days and normal heating degree days.  Under the Liberty Utilities filing, a residential customer using 100 Ccf’s (10,000 cubic feet) of natural gas in a given billing month will see a reduction of approximately $9.50 a month in Liberty Utilities’ Northeast and West Districts.  Natural gas rates will drop by approximately $7.84 a month for a residential customer using approximately 100 Ccf’s of natural gas in a given billing month in

Liberty Utilities’ Southeast District.  Liberty Utilities serves approximately 52,500 natural gas customers in Missouri.  The Northeast and West District service area includes the Missouri counties of Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Marion, Pike, Ralls, Schuyler, Scotland, Bates, Cass, Henry and St. Clair.  The Southeast District service area includes the counties of Butler, Cape Girardeau, Dunklin, Iron, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Ripley, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne.

 

MISSOURI DOCTOR ADMITS DEFRAUDING MEDICARE AND MEDICAID

A doctor from Moberly, Missouri pleaded guilty last week to federal charges and admitted falsely using his father’s name to bill Medicare and Medicaid for medical services.  41 year old Dr. Justin G. LaMonda pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to two counts of making false statements related to health care matters.  Dr. LaMonda admitted as part of his plea that he and his father agreed to bill Medicare and Missouri Medicaid for services performed by Dr. LaMonda as if they had actually been performed by Dr. LaMonda’s father, who was also a doctor.  The Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts suspended Dr. LaMonda’s medical license for 30 days effective Aug. 10, 2017 after he was accused of engaging in sexual activity with his office manager and prescribing her controlled substances “without sufficient examination and outside of the usual course of professional practice,” the plea says.  On Dec. 20, 2018, a Medicare administrative contractor revoked his Medicare Part B privileges after determining that he submitted reimbursement claims for services performed when he was suspended. Then, on Sept. 12, 2019, the Missouri Medicaid Audit and Compliance Unit terminated his Medicare provider number.

Dr. LaMonda admitted that as early as Dec. 20, 2018, he and his father agreed to bill Medicare for services performed by Dr. LaMonda as if they had been performed by his father. After Dr. LaMonda’s Missouri Medicaid billing privileges were terminated, the pair expanded their scheme to include Medicaid claims, the plea says.  Dr. LaMonda admitted causing total losses of $537,322 to Medicare and Missouri Medicaid.

At sentencing, Dr. LaMonda could face up to five years in prison, a fine of $250,000 or both.

 

TEXWRAP PACKAGING SYSTEMS TO EXPAND IN WASHINGTON, INVESTING $2.25 MILLION AND CREATING 35 NEW JOBS

Texwrap Packaging Systems, a leader in the design and manufacturing of shrink wrapping and bundling systems, has announced that it will expand in Washington, investing $2.25 million and creating 35 new jobs.  The company’s expansion will increase capacity for shrink wrapping and bundling product lines at its existing Washington facility.  Texwrap, a ProMach brand, is a Washington-based leader in fully automatic shrink wrapping and e-commerce systems. The company holds patents in innovative industry technologies.  Texwrap’s line of wrappers include L-bar sealers, intermittent motion side sealers, continuous motion side sealers, vertical wrappers, and shrink tunnels, all of which are made in the United States.  Texwrap also recently developed a new style bundler to add to its growing line of machinery.  New jobs added as part of Texwrap’s expansion will pay an average wage well above the county average.

Texwrap’s Washington facility is also the home of Texwrap Fabricators, one of the region’s most complete metal fabricating facilities.  In addition to producing parts for Texwrap and Tekkra machinery, Texwrap Fabricators supplies metal fabrications for other industrial, commercial, military, and aerospace applications.  Texwrap’s Tekkra line of shrink bundlers rounds out its shrink packaging solutions with intermittent motion, continuous motion, and custom bundling systems.

 

 

 




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March 22, 2023

 

WOMAN HURT IN CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT

A woman was hurt in an accident that occurred at 12:30pm Tuesday in Callaway County.  The patrol says that 28 year old Kelly Ratliff of Ashland was on Highway D when she failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the road, she overcorrected, traveled off the other side of the road, struck the ground and then struck a tree.  She was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries. 

 

TWO MEN INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH

Two men from Gerald, MO were injured in a Tuesday morning crash in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it happened after 9:30am Tuesday as a vehicle was stopped on Route A to make a left turn onto Pottery Road when 47 year old Douglas Vaughn became inattentive before swerving to avoid hitting the stopped vehicle and swerved to the left into the northbound lane and struck the front of another vehicle driven by 59 year old Gregory Reed of New Haven.  Both Vaughn and his passenger 56 year old John Heady sustained moderate injuries and were transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital for treatment.

 

TWO LICENSE OFFICE CONTRACTS UP FOR BID

The Missouri Department of Revenue has announced the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) of the license offices in Brookfield, located at 223 N. Main St., Brookfield, Missouri, 64628 and also the license office in Monroe City, located at 109 Second St., Monroe City, Missouri, 63456. Bids will start being accepted March 22, and must be submitted by April 4. For a list of bid opportunities and bid response instructions, please visit Missouri’s statewide electronic procurement system, MissouriBUYS, at https://missouribuys.mo.gov/.

 

 




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March 21, 2023

 

MAN INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT WRECK

A Warrenton man was injured in a two-vehicle wreck Sunday night in Warren County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 6:25pm Sunday as 42 year old Travis Shrum of Warrenton was southbound on Missouri Route 47 when he lost control of his UTV and traveled into the path of an SUV driven by 47 year old Tiffany Meine of Wright City.  After impact the UTV overturned onto its right side.  Shrum sustained minor injuries, but refused transport at the scene. 

 

MACON TEEN HURT IN MARION COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Macon teen was hurt in an accident that occurred at 9:10am Monday in Marion County.  The patrol says that 64 year old James Mozingo of Clarence was on US 36 when he failed to yield and drove into the path of a car driven by 19 year old Jason Viers of Macon.  Viers was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. 

 

ADULT AND CHILD SHOT IN COLUMBIA SATURDAY

This past Saturday, at approximately 5:11 pm, Boone County Joint Communications received numerous calls reporting shots being fired in the 700 block of Demaret Drive in Columbia. At least one caller also reported a child had been shot. Deputies responded to investigate and were assisted by members of the Columbia Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Upon arrival, responding personnel discovered an adult male and a female child had been shot. Both subjects were seriously injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities said they are limited as to what information can be released at this point in the investigation but initial information obtained indicates a disturbance between parties erupted in gunfire. It is believed the child, who was simply present, was struck by gunfire and the male who was shot was possibly a participant in the disturbance. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department says this is an ongoing investigation, and more information may become available at a later time. Anyone with information on this investigation is encouraged to contact the Boone County Sheriff’s Office through Boone County Joint Communications by calling 573-442-6131 or 311. Those wishing to remain anonymous may provide information anonymously by calling CrimeStoppers at 573-875-TIPS (8477).

 

 




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March 20, 2023

 

DRIVER KILLED IN GASCONADE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A driver was killed in an accident that occurred at 1:30am Sunday in Gasconade County.  The patrol says that 20 year old Markus Eldringhoff of Berger was on Route J when his car traveled into the northbound lanes, he overcorrected, traveled into the southbound lanes, went off the right side of the roadway, struck a fence and a tree.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

TWO INJURED IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON CRASH

Two men were injured in a Friday afternoon crash in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 4:45pm Friday as an ATV and also a mini bike were both on a dirt path in a wooded area on Iron Hill Road when they collided head-on.  28 year old Brandon Hall the Fourth of St. Louis sustained moderate injuries while 27 year old Brandon Jones of St. Clair suffered minor injuries.  Both were taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment.

 

I-70 SOUTH OUTER ROAD/TREE FARM ROAD SCHEDULED TO CLOSE

Weather permitting, the week of March 20, The Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., have scheduled the closure of the South Outer Road of I-70/Tree Farm Road.  The outer road will remain closed over the next several months until the south roundabout is complete.  Message boards will be placed on Missouri Route 19 to alert motorists of this closure.

Drivers will continue to experience various temporary traffic impacts over the next few months when traveling on Interstate 70 and Missouri Route 19, near New Florence.

The following traffic impacts will also be in effect with all work occurring during the nighttime hours of 8:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.:

 

  • March 20 & 21, as well as the week of March 27, MO 19 south of I-70 will be reduced to one lane with flaggers used for traffic control while shoulder widening, asphalt work and barrier wall placements are completed.  All ramps at Missouri Route 19 and access to the south outer road/Tree Farm Road will remain open. Flaggers will direct motorists through the work zone.
  • Also, the week of March 20, MO 19, north of I-70 will be reduced to one lane with flaggers used for traffic control for shoulder widening work.
  • Intermittent lane closures will continue over the next month along I-70 affecting the inside lanes between mile markers 174 and 176 for concrete placement for the new bridge.  All ramps at Missouri Route 19 will remain open.
  • Intermittent rolling lane closures will continue along I-70 between mile markers 174 and 176 to move equipment in and out of the median.
  • Bridge girders will be placed between March 29 and April 6.  This will require a 2-night closure of the passing lanes of WB and EB I-70 and rolling lane blocks between mile markers 174 and 176 while cranes are moving beams into final position.   Additionally, work will require the closure of the EB and WB off ramps at MO 19 from 8:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.  During this time, MO 19 will be reduced to one lane from the North Outer Road to the South outer Road during this time to stage girders and place onto the bridge. 

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March 17, 2023

 

ONE KILLED, TWO INJURED IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A man was killed and also a woman and another man were injured in an accident that occurred at 3:45pm Wednesday in Lincoln County.  The patrol says that 25 year old Colin Heisserer of Wentzville was on Route C when his car traveled off the right side of the roadway, he overcorrected, causing it to return to the road and then went across the center of the road and collided head-on with a car driven by 75 year old Terrence Allen of O’Fallon.  Allen was taken to Mercy Hospital where he died a short time later from his injuries, while his passenger 74 year old Cheryl Allen of O’Fallon was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of moderate injuries and also Heisserer was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

 

DRIVER HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT WRECK

55 year old Stacey Williams of Vandalia was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in Pike County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 7:55pm Wednesday as he was on Missouri 79 when his car struck a deer in the roadway.  He sustained minor injuries and was taken to Pike County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

 

PALMYRA WOMAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH  

A Palmyra woman was injured in a crash that occurred at 10:30am Wednesday in Ralls County.  The patrol says that 48 year old Michael Waters of St. Louis was on Route H when he failed to yield to an SUV driven by Elizabeth Gainer of Palmyra, causing his freightliner to strike the SUV in the side.  She was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.

 




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March 16, 2023

 

CHARGES FILED AGAINST MAN WHO SHOT AND KILLED POLICE OFFICER AND INJURED ANOTHER

Formal charges have now been filed against Kenneth L. Simpson, the man accused of fatally shooting a Hermann Police Officer and wounding another. The Gasconade County Prosecutors office has charged Simpson with 1st Degree Murder, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, 1st Degree Assault and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Two officers with the Hermann Police Department attempted to arrest Simpson who had outstanding warrants at the Casey’s Convenience store in Hermann according to the probable cause statement. Neither of the two officers had guns drawn and when the suspect was told he was under arrest and started to handcuff the man, he pulled a gun and shot Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith and Officer Adam Sullentrup. Griffith was able to pull his weapon and return fire as Simpson fled the scene. He died from his injuries. The other officer was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries and later was stabilized. The suspect was taken into custody Monday following a standoff with Police was being held in the Crawford County Jail without bond. Tuesday night, a candlelight vigil was held in Rosebud where Giffith had served as the Police Chief and shared stories of his life and dedication to public service. His funeral is scheduled for Sunday at Owensville High School with visitation starting at 9 am.

TWO PEOPLE KILLED IN CRASH TUESDAY MORNING

The Highway Patrol said both drivers were killed in a crash at 6:46 am Tuesday morning on Route C, just east of Route AA in Russellville. 35 year old Loren Nichols of Jeff City was westbound when his van crossed the center line and hiit another vehicle driven by 39 year old Richard Dippold head-on. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.

TRAFFIC BACKED UP ON i70 TUESDAY AFTERNOON DUE TO CRASH

A traffic crash backed up traffic for sometime on Interstate 70, near the Highway 63 interchange Tuesday afternoon.  The Missouri Department of Transportation’s traveler’s information map showed the crash shut down the right lane of the Interstate. Columbia Police said units were responding to a vehicle collision in the area of Clark Lane near the I-70 East connector and asking drivers to avoid the area.

 




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March 15, 2023

 

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK

A Marshall man was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in Saline County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 6:10pm Monday as 32 year old Jessy Smith was on MO 20 when his truck ran off the left side of the road and overturned, ejecting him from it as it came to rest on its passenger side.  He was flown by Life Flight to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

 

SALINE COUNTY INCIDENT MONDAY EVENING  

25 year old Taylor Anderson of Marshall was hurt in an incident that occurred at 8:45pm Monday in Saline County.  According to what he said to the state troopers, he was a passenger in a truck driven by an unknown person on Hemlock Avenue near 205th Road when the truck traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a ditch.  After impact the driver left the scene of the incident and Anderson told police he wasn’t sure of their location.  He suffered minor injuries and was taken home by private vehicle.

 

THREE INJURED IN MONDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT

Three people from Sedalia were injured in an accident that occurred at 3pm Monday in Pettis County.  The patrol says that 27 year old Johna Lahmeyer was eastbound on Route HH making a left turn onto Route O when her car was struck by a car driven westbound on Route HH by 28 year old Misael Tello Cano.  He refused treatment at the scene for minor injuries, while his passenger 31 year old Rina Gonzalez and Lahmeyer were taken to Bothwell Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

 

 




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March 14, 2023

 

VANDALIA TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING WRECK

A Vandalia teen was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday morning in Ralls County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 9:25am Monday as 19 year old Bryson Aguirre Kelley was on Highway Y when his vehicle struck a deer, ran off the right side of the road and overturned.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

 

MAN HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH

35 year old Craig Doerr of Owensville was hurt in a Sunday night crash in Franklin County.  State troopers report that he was on 3559 Highway E when his truck traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck two culverts, two mailboxes and overturned.  He was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.  The crash occurred at 6:45pm Sunday.

 

TWO INJURED IN LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT

Two people from Iowa were injured in an accident that occurred at 12:50pm Sunday in Linn County.  The patrol says that 76 year old Phylis Willis of Altoona, IA attempted to turn eastbound onto US 36 from MO 5 and pulled into the path of a truck driven by 69 year old Robert Miller of Keytesville when the accident occurred.  Willis sustained moderate injuries while her passenger a 15 year old boy from Des Moines, IA suffered minor injuries.  Both were taken to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for treatment.

 

 




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March 13, 2023

 

TEEN HURT IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

18 year old Jaden Ludy of Hawk Point was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon in Lincoln County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 12:30pm Saturday as she was on Highway D when her car traveled off the left side of the roadway, hit an embankment and a utility box.  She was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

 

DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH

A Hannibal teenage driver was hurt in a Saturday night crash in Marion County.  State troopers report that the 17 year old boy was riding a motorcycle on MO 79 when it struck a car in the rear driven by 41 year old Matthew Lilo of Quincy, IL which had slowed down.  The teen suffered minor injuries and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment.  The crash happened at 5:15pm Saturday.

 

TEENS INJURED IN MACON COUNTY ACCIDENT

Three teens were injured in an accident that occurred at 6:40pm Saturday in Macon County.  The patrol says that a 17 year old boy from Shelbina was on US 36 at Anabel when his jeep slid off the right side of the roadway and overturned.  The driver and his two passengers’ a 15 year old boy from Shelbina and a 15 year old boy from Lentner were all taken to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment of minor injuries.

 

 




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March 10, 2023

 

TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT

Two people were seriously injured in an accident that occurred after 10am Thursday in Franklin County.  The patrol says that 35 year old Crystal Hardy of Robertsville was on Route O when her car was struck by an unknown vehicle which left the scene, while her car ran off the roadway and struck a ditch.  Both Hardy and her passenger a 14 year old boy from Catawissa were transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries. 

 

DRIVERS HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT WRECK

Both drivers from O’Fallon were hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in St. Charles County.  The highway patrol said it happened at around 7:10pm Wednesday as 62 year old Santonio Love was on Route P when he failed to slow down approaching the intersection and his SUV struck a car in the rear which was stopped at the intersection with flashing red lights on driven by 19 year old Haleigh Augusta.  Both were taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of minor injuries.

 

STATE FIRE MARSHAL RECOMMENDS TESTING SMOKE ALARMS AND REVIEWING FIRE ESCAPE PLANS THIS WEEKEND, AS CLOCKS SPRING FORWARD

State Fire Marshal Tim Bean recommends Missourians use the return of daylight saving time this weekend to test home smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. At 2 a.m. Sunday, March 12, clocks spring forward one hour. Bean also urges families to practice their fire escape plans. Safety experts recommend families practice their home fire escape plans at least twice each year.

 

Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a fire by one-half. About one-half of home fire deaths occur between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are asleep. That is why it is important for all family members to be able to act react quickly and get out. Each family member, including children, should know two escape routes from every room in their residence. This information should be shared with overnight guests, too.

Bean also reminds Missourians that they should have carbon monoxide alarms for their homes. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas that results from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, which can be deadly if undetected.

The fire marshal makes these recommendations:

  • Check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly by pushing the test button.
  • Replace smoke alarms every 10 years because they lose their effectiveness over time.
  • Install additional smoke alarms if you do not have a minimum of one alarm on every level of the home, inside all bedrooms, and outside bedrooms.
  • Plan two different escape routes from your home and practice the routes with the entire family. Families should also select a safe gathering place outside the residence in the event of a fire.

 




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March 9, 2023

 

PEDESTRIAN SERIOUSLY INJURED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY VEHICLE TUESDAY NIGHT

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night in Boone County.  Through investigation, the highway patrol determined that it happened a little after 11pm on Tuesday as 20 year old Grace Knerr of Columbia was traveling eastbound on Route WW when the crash occurred as she noticed 33 year old Jesse Berger of Fulton walking in the roadway and applied the brakes, however, she was unable to stop in time and the front of her vehicle struck Berger.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

 

TWO HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK

Two Milan residents were hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday morning in Sullivan County.  State troopers report that 47 year old Angela Laro was on MO 6 when her car ran off the road to avoid colliding with an oncoming vehicle and struck a guardrail.  Both Laro and her passenger 65 year old Carl McKinsey were taken to Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan for treatment of minor injuries.  The wreck happened at around 7:30am Wednesday.

 

DRIVERS INJURED IN MACON COUNTY ACCIDENT

Both drivers were injured in an accident that occurred at 3:45pm Monday in Macon County.  The patrol says that 69 year old Laura Richardson of Moberly was on Route T one mile west of Excello when she failed to yield while making a left turn into a private driveway and her SUV was struck by a car driven by 44 year old Charles Mitchell of Macon.  Richardson was transported by ambulance to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment of minor injuries, while Mitchell was flown by helicopter to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries. 

 

 




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March 8, 2023

 

WOMAN INJURED IN PIKE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Bowling Green woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 1pm Monday in Pike County.  The patrol says that 54 year old Janette Brown was on 515 Brown Street when she failed to maintain control and was fully ejected from her vehicle.  She was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

MAN HURT IN MONDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday afternoon in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 3:35pm Monday as 33 year old Zachary Hopkins of East Alton, IL was on Highway OO and being inattentive when he failed to maintain a single lane, causing his vehicle to travel off the right side of the roadway, hit a ditch and overturned.  He sustained moderate injuries and was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment.

 

DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT CRASH

54 year old Christopher Hellesvig of Sedalia was hurt in a Monday night crash in Pettis County.  State troopers report that he was on McVey Road when he topped a hill and struck a piece of road construction equipment which was left stationary in the roadway.  He was taken to Bothwell Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.  The crash occurred at around 11:50pm Monday.

 

 




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March 7, 2023

 

WOMAN HURT IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY WRECK

A Bellflower woman was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday morning in Montgomery County.  The highway patrol said it happened at around 11am Monday as 49 year old Lisa Shaneberger was on Route E when her truck traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck an embankment, she overcorrected, causing it to travel off the right side of the road and hit a guardrail.  She was taken to St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake St. Louis for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MARION COUNTY ACCIDENT

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 10:05pm Sunday in Marion County.  The patrol says that 27 year old Joseph Terry of Hannibal was riding his motorcycle on Fulton Avenue at a high rate of speed when he lost control and it overturned.  He was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital and then transferred by Survival Flight to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. 

 

BOY SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON INCIDENT

A 9 year old boy from Eugene, MO was seriously injured in a Sunday morning incident in Cole County.  MSHP says that the boy was on private property at Dody’s Little Acre 897 when he entered a curve, went off the left side of the road and struck a tree, before being ejected from his vehicle.  He was taken to Kansas City Mercy Hospital with serious injuries.  The incident occurred at 2pm on Sunday.

 

TEEN SERIOUSLY HURT IN ATV MISHAP

18 year old Diego Thorne of Carrollton was seriously hurt in an ATV mishap Saturday night in Carroll County.  State troopers report that it happened at 6:30pm Saturday as he was on County Road 221 when it began to slide and ejected the driver.  He was taken to Research Hospital with serious injuries.

 

 




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March 6, 2023

 

WOMAN INJURED IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A Waynesville woman was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Friday afternoon in Franklin County.  State troopers report that 61 year old Suzanne Williams was eastbound on I-44 and traveling too fast for conditions during a heavy rain storm when she lost control of her truck and spun out, struck the concrete wall and then reentered the roadway, traveled across all three lanes and struck the guardrail.  She suffered minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment.  The wreck occurred at 12:30pm Friday.  

 

MAN HURT IN BOONE COUNTY CRASH

A Columbia man was hurt in a Friday morning crash in Boone County.  The highway patrol said it happened at around 7:30am Friday as 35 year old Joseph Adams was on Route B when a vehicle driven by 23 year old Madesonne Yates of Kirksville pulled into the path of his vehicle when the crash occurred.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.

 

FOUR INJURED, TWO SERIOUSLY IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT

Four people were injured, two seriously in an accident that occurred at 5:35pm Saturday in Randolph County.  The patrol says that 32 year old Cody Cross of Higbee was on Route B when his car ran off the road, struck a ditch and overturned.  He suffered minor injuries, while two of his passengers’ 33 year old Ragina Cross of Higbee and 21 year old Jared Vogan of Moberly sustained serious injuries while his other passenger 21 year old Lanee Riddle of Huntsville sustained moderate injuries.  All four were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment. 

 

 




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March 3, 2023

 

DRIVER HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRASH

A Marthasville driver was hurt in a Wednesday night crash in St. Charles County.  State troopers report that it occurred at 11:15pm Wednesday as 37 year old Jonathan Staufenbiel was on Route D when he swerved to avoid a deer and his truck ran off the right side of the road and overturned.  He sustained moderate injuries and was transported by private auto to an unknown hospital for treatment. 

 

MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY EVENING ACCIDENT

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 5:15pm Wednesday in Clark County.  The patrol says that 32 year old Layne Pullins of Alexandria, MO was riding his motorcycle on MO 27 when he lost control and was ejected from it.  He was transported by Air Evac to Blessing Hospital in Quincy with serious injuries.

 

MAN INJURED IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY WRECK

The highway patrol said that another motorcycle wreck occurred on Wednesday, this one in Livingston County as 69 year old William Donoho of Chula was on US 65 when his motorcycle struck a deer in the roadway, causing it to come to rest on its side off the west side of the road facing east.  He was taken to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe for treatment of moderate injuries.  The wreck happened at 3pm Wednesday.

 

 




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March 2, 2023

 

MEXICO WOMAN INJURED IN AUDRAIN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Mexico woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 9:50am Wednesday in Audrain County.  The patrol says that 28 year old Faith Light was on Audrain Road 308 when she suffered a medical emergency, causing her car to run off the right side of the roadway and strike a tree.  She was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.  Missouri State Highway Patrol was assisted by Mexico Public Safety Department. 

 

MAN HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING ROLLOVER CRASH

43 year old Jess Earney of Sullivan was hurt in a rollover crash Tuesday morning in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at 10:40am Tuesday as he was on MO 185 when he became distracted and drove his vehicle off the right side of the road and overturned.  He was taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan for treatment of minor injuries.

 

DRIVER HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT INCIDENT

A driver was hurt in a Tuesday night incident in St. Louis County.  State troopers report that 52 year old Malcolm Patrico of O’Fallon was westbound on I-270 when his jeep struck the rear of an abandoned car which was blocking his lane and after impact his jeep traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck the concrete median.  He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to SSM Health DePaul Hospital for treatment.  The incident occurred at 10:45pm Tuesday.

 

 




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March 1, 2023

 

WOMAN INJURED IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 8:45pm Monday in Boone County.  The patrol says that 21 year old Patricia Martin of New Bloomfield was a passenger in a jeep driven by 22 year old Isaiah Brandy of Fulton.  They were on Route Y when it traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a road sign, crossed over Route Y and went off the left side of the road, entered a heavily wooded area and struck a tree.  She was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.

 

DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK

52 year old Tonya Renzelmann of Eugene, MO was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in Cole County.  State troopers report that she was on Missouri 17 when she swerved to avoid hitting a dog, causing her car to run off the right side of the road and hit a ditch.  She sustained minor injuries and was taken to Capital Region Hospital for treatment.  The wreck happened at 9:50pm Monday.

 

WINTER SEASON MOVING OUT; POTHOLE SEASON MOVES IN

Missouri Department of Transportation crews are already focusing on pothole repairs to keep roads as safe as possible and will continue through the spring as weather allows. When you see a MoDOT crew making repairs, motorists should slow down and move over a lane to give them room to work safely – remember, it’s the law.

MoDOT maintains 34,000 miles of road, including interstates, U.S. and Missouri routes, and lettered routes. In 2022, MoDOT patched more than 800,000 potholes, spending more than $16 million on pothole patching.

Potholes form when temperatures warm up during the day but continue to be cold at night. The rain and snow leave moisture that seeps into cracks and joints in the pavement. Frozen water in cracks and under the surface of the roadway causes pavement to bulge and bend. Then when ice melts, the pavement contracts and leaves gaps or voids in the surface under the pavement. When vehicles drive over the bulging pavement, it weakens the roadway, eventually causing chunks of pavement or asphalt to pop out, creating potholes.

Motorists can report the location of potholes on state-maintained roads using the following tools:

Call the 24/7 Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

Use the Report a Road Concern form at www.modot.org/report-road-concern.

Potholes on local streets and subdivisions should be reported to local city or county maintenance departments.

 

 




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February 28, 2023

 

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN AUDRAIN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 10:35am Sunday in Audrain County.  The patrol says that 66 year old Jacobs Venter of Milltown, IN was westbound on MO 22 when his SUV crossed into the eastbound lane, traveled off the south side of the roadway, struck a concrete traffic barrier, rotated and came to rest on the right shoulder, partially blocking the eastbound lane.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

 

TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ADAIR COUNTY WRECK

Two people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle wreck Monday morning in Adair County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at 8:20am Monday as 63 year old Rusty Harris of Kirksville was on MO 6 ½ mile west of Brashear when his dump truck ran off the right side of the road, he overcorrected, causing it to travel across the roadway striking a bridge and overturned onto a car driven westbound on MO 6 by 21 year old Ladonna Vincent of Durham, MO.  Harris was taken to University Hospital in Columbia while Vincent was taken to Northeast Regional Hospital in Kirksville with serious injuries.  

 

PLANNED ROAD WORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI THIS WEEK

The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for February 27-March 3.

All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.

Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

 

Macon County

Route JCLOSED for bridge maintenance from Jasmine Avenue to the intersection of Iowa Street and Icon Street, February 27 – March 2, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Marion County

Route CCLOSED for brush cutting operations from Route U to Route Z, March 1-3, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Monroe County

Route PPCLOSED for pavement patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to the intersection of Route FF and Route CC, Feb. 27-28, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Montgomery County

Route ZZCLOSED for core drilling operations beginning 500 feet before the bridge over Little Loutre Creek and ending 500 feet after.  Work will take place, Feb. 27 – Mar. 2, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Ralls County

Route ECLOSED for brush cutting operations from Saverton Drive to Riverview Drive, Feb. 27-28, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

 

 




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February 27, 2023

 

CENTRALIA MAN INJURED IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

26 year old Daryl Spauldin of Centralia was injured in an accident that occurred at around 11:35pm Saturday in Boone County.  The patrol says he was on Jay Jay Road west of Gano Chance when he failed to maintain a single lane and exceeded the posted speed limit causing his truck to travel off the right side of the road and struck a sign and then came to rest facing east off the right side of the roadway.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.

 

DRIVER INJURED IN SATURDAY MORNING INCIDENT

A Hannibal driver was injured in a Saturday morning incident in Ralls County.  State troopers report that it occurred as 25 year old Noah Barnett was on Janapas Trail when his car was struck by an SUV driven by 74 year old John Cordes of Hannibal which was backing into a private drive.  Barnett decided to seek own treatment for minor injuries.  The incident occurred at 10:50am Saturday.

 

MAN HURT IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A Milan man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon in Sullivan County.  The highway patrol said it happened just before 3pm as 65 year old Dale Morris was on Tower Road when his truck traveled off the right side of the roadway, he overcorrected, causing it to run off the left side of the road and hit a fence.  He suffered minor injuries and was taken to Sullivan County Memorial Hospital for treatment. 

 

 




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February 24, 2023

 

TEENS INJURED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCIDENT  

Two teens were injured in an accident that occurred just before 10pm Wednesday in Montgomery County.  The patrol says that they were on Route J when their car traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a rock wall embankment and overturned and then returned to the road and slid to a stop on its top facing north, blocking the southbound lane of Route J.  Both the driver, a 17 year old boy from Bellflower and his passenger, a 16 year old girl from Montgomery City were transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.    

 

TWO HURT IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

Both drivers were hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 3:45pm Wednesday as 34 year old Meghan Haus of Hillsboro was southbound on Missouri 47 when she slowed down, yielding to traffic ahead of her when her car was struck in the rear by a car driven by 32 year old Aaron Schoenhoff of St. Clair as he became distracted and failed to keep a proper lookout of the roadway ahead when the wreck occurred.  She suffered minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment, while he refused treatment at the scene for minor injuries. 

 

TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP CELEBRATES THREE YEARS OF INNOVATION

In recognition of National Engineers Week, the Missouri Center for Transportation Innovation (MCTI) is marking three years of innovative transportation research. MCTI is a partnership with the four University of Missouri campuses, the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration and more to research, embrace, and develop new and groundbreaking transportation technologies. To date, MCTI has secured federal transportation research funding totaling more than $11 million for 57 projects. Projects from this partnership include the real-world testing of recycled plastics in asphalt on a four-mile stretch of Stadium Blvd in Columbia. Studies suggest inclusion of plastic can add years to the life of pavement and reduce the yearly risk of potholes and ruts, among other potential benefits.  Another project aimed to design a concrete bridge barrier reinforced with glass-fiber-reinforced polymer materials. Physical testing of this design is underway.

For more information about MCTI and its ongoing transportation research, visit https://mcti.missouri.edu/.

 

 




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February 23, 2023

 

TROY MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Troy man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 7pm Tuesday in Lincoln County.  The patrol says that 32 year old Delvon Franklin was on Myers Road when his car traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.  He was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries. 

 

TWO HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK

Two people were hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday morning in Callaway County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 10:45am Wednesday as 32 year old James Palmer of St. Louis was eastbound on I-70 when his car ran off the left side of the road and overturned.  He sustained moderate injuries, while his passenger 34 year old Persih Freelon of Columbia suffered minor injuries.  Both were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.  

 

MISSOURI OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING

The Missouri Office of Administration (OA) is celebrating 50 years as a state executive agency in Missouri. Created by the Missouri General Assembly on January 15, 1973, OA serves as the administrative and managerial arm of the Office of the Governor and coordinates the central management functions of state government. At a ceremony in Jefferson City, Governor Mike Parson presented a proclamation to the OA team members recognizing this important milestone.

“Since its implementation, the Office of Administration has become such an integral part in making state government operate effectively,” said Governor Parson. “The talent that makes up this department are some of the best and brightest. Milestones like this are a time to show recognition for our past accomplishments and appreciation to the hardworking men and women who continue to strive to make government better for Missourians.”

OA performs vital functions necessary for the operation of state government, from centralized accounting, budgeting, information technology, and procurement services to maintenance of state buildings, management of personnel classification, and beyond. The consolidation of resources into OA has made it possible to save citizen dollars in the provision of government services.

The collaborative efforts of OA have aided in the delivery of essential services to Missouri citizens, including in crises such as fires, floods, tornadoes, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The diverse and essential work of OA enhances state government operations for the benefit of all, both within and outside government.

OA is made up of seven divisions, and a collective of OA boards, commissions, and programs. From managing state operations and increasing efficiencies across state government, team members throughout OA are essential to making a lasting impact across state government.

 

 




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February 22, 2023

 

DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Hawk Point driver was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 9:35am Tuesday in Lincoln County.  The patrol says that 52 year old Mark Ruether was on Route U when he failed to negotiate a curve, causing the freightliner to travel off the roadway and overturned.  He was transported by Air Evac to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.

 

TROY WOMAN SERIOUSLY HURT IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING WRECK

A Troy woman was seriously hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Tuesday morning in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at 1:15am Tuesday as 28 year old Micaela Miller was on US 50 when her vehicle ran off the right side of the road and struck a rock bluff.  She was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington with serious injuries.

 

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH

48 year old Tracy Skiles of Union, MO was seriously injured in a Tuesday morning crash in Gasconade County.  State troopers report that he was on MO 28 when his car traveled off the left side of the roadway, went down a steep embankment and overturned.  He was flown by Arch 6 to Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur with serious injuries.  The crash occurred at 11:55am Tuesday.

 

 




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February 21, 2023

 

TEENS INJURED IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT

Two teens were injured in an accident that occurred at 3:05pm Sunday in Marion County.  The patrol says that a 16 year old boy from Hannibal was on US 36 when his truck sustained a blown tire, causing it to travel off the roadway into the median, overturned and came to rest in the westbound lane of US 36.  He suffered minor injuries and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital while his passenger a 16 year old girl from Palmyra was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital and then flown by Survival Flight to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.   

 

PLANNED ROAD WORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI

The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region over the next several weeks.

All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.

Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

 

Audrain County

U.S. Route 54 – LANE REDUCTION for shoulder work from Route JJ to Missouri Route 19, Feb. 21-24, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. with an 11 foot width restriction in place while work is being completed.

Lewis County

Route H – CLOSED for culvert replacement from Missouri Route 6 to Route Y, Feb. 21-24, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Lincoln County

U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) – LANE REDUCTION from Route C to Route U, Feb. 21-24,  8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily with a 10-foot width restriction in place while bridge maintenance is being completed on the structure over Crooked Creek.

Macon County

U.S. Route 63 (Southbound) – LANE REDUCTION from Route T to Marshall Road, Feb. 23-24,  8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily with a 12-foot width restriction in place while pavement patching operations are being completed.

Route J – CLOSED for bridge maintenance from Jasmine Avenue to the intersection of Iowa Street and Icon Street, February 27 – March 2, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Marion County

Route DD – CLOSED for multiple maintenance operations from County Road 195 to Route C, Feb. 21-24, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Route C – CLOSED for brush cutting operations from Route U to Route Z, March 1-3, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Monroe County

Route PP – CLOSED for pavement patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to the intersection of Route FF and Route CC, Feb. 27-28, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Montgomery County

Route ZZ – CLOSED for core drilling operations beginning 500 feet before the bridge over Little Loutre Creek and ending 500 feet after.  Work will take place, Feb. 27 – Mar. 2, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Ralls County

Route E – CLOSED for brush cutting operations from Saverton Drive to Riverview Drive, Feb. 21, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Randolph County

U.S. Route 63 – LANE REDUCTION for pavement patching operations between U.S. Route 24 to one-half mile south of Route EE, Feb. 22, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

 

 




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February 20, 2023

 

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TROY WOMAN KILLED IN FRIDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT

A Troy woman was killed in an accident that occurred at around 7:45pm Friday in St. Charles County.  The patrol says that a Brooklyn, NY man was traveling northbound on US 61 when he made a left turn onto westbound Dietrich Road as a truck driven by 74 year old Irmgard Terran of Troy was traveling southbound, crossing US 61 when the front of her truck struck the towed unit of the man’s truck.  She was pronounced dead at the scene. 

 

DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN PIKE COUNTY WRECK

61 year old Sandra Oliver of Bowling Green was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday night in Pike County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 9:35pm Saturday as she was on US 61 when her car ran off the left side of the roadway, became airborne and overturned.  She was life-flighted to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.

 

TEENS HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH

Two teens from Washington, MO were hurt in a Saturday night crash in Franklin County.  State troopers report that the two teens were on Kiel-Lyon Road and traveling too fast for conditions when they failed to stop at a stop sign, causing their truck to become airborne, run off the left side of the road and hit several trees.  Both 16 year old boys were taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor injuries.  The crash occurred at around 11:15pm Saturday.

 

 




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February 17, 2023

 

DRIVER INJURED IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A driver was injured in an accident that occurred at 7:55pm Wednesday in Boone County.  The patrol says that Robert Demeulmeester Jr. of Omaha, NE was on Route Y when he failed to negotiate a curve to the left, causing his truck to travel off the right side of the roadway, down a steep embankment and struck several trees.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries. 

 

MOSCOW MILLS MAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY EVENING WRECK

59 year old Donald Forrester of Moscow Mills was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday evening in Lincoln County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 5pm as he was on South Ethlyn Road when his car ran off the right side of the road, returned to the roadway and overcorrected and then it began skidding and crossed the center of the road and ran off the left side, struck a ditch and a fence before overturning.  He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment.

 

WOMAN HURT IN EARLY THURSDAY MORNING CRASH

A Hannibal woman was hurt in an early Thursday morning crash in Ralls County.  MSHP reports that 31 year old Susan Severs was on Highway 61 when her car went off the right side of the road, down an embankment, struck a drainage ditch and came to rest.  She suffered minor injuries and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment.  The crash happened at 1:50am Thursday.

 

HARRISBURG WOMAN INJURED IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Harrisburg woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 3:30pm Wednesday in Randolph County.  The patrol says that 23 year old Destiny Gatzemeyer was a passenger in a car driven by 22 year old Hunter Gatzemeyer of Harrisburg.  They were on US 63 when he fell asleep at the wheel, causing his car to travel off the left side of the roadway and collided with a guardrail.  She was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

 




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February 16, 2023

 

TWO HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT

Two Wentzville drivers were hurt in an accident that occurred at around 10:50am Wednesday in St. Charles County.  The patrol says that 43 year old Anna Rundell of Wentzville was eastbound on I-70 when the front of her car struck the rear of a car driven by 57 year old Richard Woods of Wentzville which then struck the rear of a car driven by 79 year old Pamela Fadler of Wright City. Also after impact Rundell’s car ran off the right side of the roadway.  Both Rundell and Woods were transported by ambulance to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of minor injuries.  Fadler was not hurt in the accident. 

 

WOMAN HURT IN SUV CRASH IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

A woman was hurt in an SUV crash Tuesday night in Franklin County.  State troopers report that it happened at 6:55pm Tuesday as 35 year old Amanda Lindoerfer of Gerald, MO was on Route H when her SUV crossed the center line and was struck by a truck driven by 37 year old Marshall Hanks of Austin, TX.  The woman was taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan for treatment of minor injuries.

 

SERIOUS INJURY WRECK TUESDAY AFTERNOON

A one-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon in Franklin County sent a St. Louis woman to the hospital with serious injuries.  According to MSHP it occurred at 3:05pm Tuesday as 61 year old Teresa Boyer was eastbound on I-44 when her vehicle traveled off the right side of the road and struck the concrete wall.  She was taken to Mercy Hospital with serious injuries.

 

TEEN INJURED IN TUESDAY NIGHT INCIDENT

A Perry teen was injured in a Tuesday night incident in Ralls County.  The 16 year old boy was on MO 154 when his truck ran off the right side of the road, struck a mailbox and then returned to the roadway, went off the left side and struck a tree.  The teen sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment.  The incident happened at 9:25pm Tuesday.

 

WOMAN HURT IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT IN MACON COUNTY

A Kirksville woman was hurt in an accident that occurred at 4:45am Tuesday in Macon County.  The highway patrol said that 30 year old Henri Ramsey Spencer was on US 63 when her vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.  She was taken to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment of minor injuries.

 

 




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February 15, 2023

 

COLUMBIA MAN HURT IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Columbia man was hurt in an accident that occurred at 6:55am Tuesday in Boone County.  The patrol says that 39 year old Bryant Jackson was on Route Z at the I-70 overpass when he drove through an intersection and into the path of a car driven by 31 year old Jed Lee of New Bloomfield.  Jackson suffered minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.

 

WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK

74 year old Margaret Schwaller of Berger, MO was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said she was on MO 100 when her truck traveled off the right side of the roadway into some trees.  She was taken to Mercy Hospital with serious injuries.  The wreck occurred at around 9:20pm Monday. 

 

TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ATV INCIDENT

A Jefferson City teen was seriously injured in an ATV incident Monday evening in Cole County.  State troopers report that the 14 year old boy was riding the ATV on a private road located at 7310 Rock Valley Road just after 5pm Monday when a deer entered the roadway and he struck it, causing the ATV to overturn several times and eject him from it.  The teen was life-flighted to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

 

DRIVERS HURT IN A MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH MONDAY AFTERNOON

Two drivers were hurt in a multi-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Callaway County.  The patrol says it happened at 4:30pm Monday as 39 year old Jacob Pichelmeyer of Columbia was on Route WW when his car crossed the center of the roadway as it navigated a corner resulting in it striking a truck driven by 54 year old Robert McCray of Williamsburg and a car driven by 36 year old Nicole Dawson of Fulton.  Dawson sustained moderate injuries while McCray suffered minor injuries.  Both were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  




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February 14, 2023

 

TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING WRECK

Two men were injured, one seriously in a two-vehicle wreck early Sunday morning in St. Charles County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 4am Sunday as 29 year old Odair Perez Murillo of St. Louis was driving the wrong way westbound in the eastbound lanes on MO 364 when his car struck the front of a car driven by 36 year old Clint Hanne of Wright City.  After impact Murillo’s car traveled off the right side of the road and struck the median barrier, while Hanne’s car skidded off the right side of the road, coming to rest on the shoulder.  Murillo sustained serious injuries while Hanne suffered moderate injuries.  Both were transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment.

 

DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH  

A driver was hurt in a Saturday night crash in Franklin County.  State troopers report that 23 year old Charles Brooks of Bethalto, IL was eastbound on I-44 when he lost control of his car as he was trying to avoid a vehicle which had traveled directly into his path when the crash occurred at around 8:30pm Saturday.  He suffered minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment. 

 

WOMAN HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT INCIDENT

An O’Fallon woman was hurt in a Sunday night incident in St. Louis County.  The patrol says it occurred after 5pm Sunday as 65 year old Susan Henry was eastbound on I-70 when an unknown vehicle failed to keep a proper following distance causing it to strike the rear of her car, causing her car to run off the left side of the road and hit a concrete median barrier.  She was taken to SSM Health DePaul Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

 

MAN INJURED IN SCOTLAND COUNTY ACCIDENT

A man was injured in an accident that occurred at 11:15am Sunday in Scotland County.  The patrol says that 79 year old Danny Hargrave of Centerville, IA was on US Highway 136 when he swerved to avoid striking an object in the road, ran off the left side of the roadway, struck a ditch and a fence.  He was taken to Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis for treatment of minor injuries.

 

 




 

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February 13, 2023

COLUMBIA MAN HURT IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Columbia man was hurt in an accident that occurred at just before 6pm Saturday in Boone County.  The patrol says that 40 year old Joshua Long was on US 63 when his jeep traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a cable barrier, overcorrected, causing it to travel off the right side of the road and came to rest in a ditch.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.

DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FRIDAY MORNING WRECK

51 year old Wesley Gander of Bunceton, MO was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Friday morning in Cooper County.  State troopers report that it happened at 9:35am Friday as he was on MO 98 when his truck ran off the right side of the road, he overcorrected, causing it to overturn.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

KIRKSVILLE MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN HORSE AND BUGGY INCIDENT SATURDAY NIGHT IN ADAIR COUNTY

A Kirksville man was seriously injured in a horse and buggy incident that occurred at 6:20pm Saturday in Adair County.  The highway patrol said that 50 year old Larry Hamlin of Brashear was on Route E when his truck struck a stationary horse and buggy in the rear.  The man in the horse and buggy 40 year old Mervin Miller was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries, while Hamlin suffered minor injuries and was taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment.  

SERIOUS INJURY CRASH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING IN RALLS COUNTY

A New London driver was seriously injured in an early Friday morning crash in Ralls County.  State troopers report that 58 year old Anthony Bremmer was on Route V when his pickup truck traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a culvert.  He was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital with serious injuries.  The crash happened at 12:05am Friday.

 




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February 10, 2023

 

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SOUTH OUTER ROAD I-70/TREE FARM ROAD AT NEW FLORENCE SCHEDULED

Weather permitting, February 13, The Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., have scheduled a temporary closure of the South Outer Road of I-70/Tree Farm Road between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.  Message boards will be placed on Missouri Route 19 to alert motorists of this closure.

Drivers will continue to experience temporary traffic impacts over the next few months when traveling on Interstate 70 and Missouri Route 19, near New Florence.

The following traffic impacts previously scheduled will remain:

  • Intermittent rolling lane closures will continue through the month of February along I-70 near the MO 19 exit to move equipment into the median between 8 p.m.-10 p.m. and 4 a.m. – 6 a.m. 
  • Beginning the week of February 13, I-70 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between mile markers 174 and 176 from 8:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for bridge concrete placement.  All ramps at Missouri Route 19 will remain open.  This work is anticipated to continue over then next month.
  • Early February, Missouri Route 19 will be reduced to one lane just south of Interstate 70/Tree Farm Road near New Florence between 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for temporary pavement widening.  All ramps at Missouri Route 19 and access to the south outer road/Tree Farm Road will remain open. Flaggers will direct motorists through the work zone. This work is anticipated to be completed within one week and will begin when site conditions allow.
  • The South Outer Road of Interstate 70/Tree Farm Road near New Florence, west of Highway 19, is tentatively scheduled to temporarily close as early as February 6 but no later than the first week of March, dependent upon when site conditions allow earth work operations to resume.  The road will remain closed over the next several months with anticipated re-opening in mid-summer.

All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.  Drivers will be alerted to all traffic impacts through signs and changeable message boards.

 

COLUMBIA COUPLE SENTENCED FOR SELLING COUNTERFEIT DISNEY MOVIES

Wednesday, a Columbia, Mo., couple was sentenced in federal court for a scheme to smuggle counterfeit Disney DVDs into the United States and sell them on eBay. Tabitha Nicole Rodgers, 43, and her husband, Clint Travis Rodgers, 49, were sentenced in separate appearances before U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark. Tabitha Rodgers was sentenced to four years in federal prison without parole. Clint Rodgers was sentenced to one year in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Tabitha Rodgers to pay $26,573 in restitution to the government for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits she was not entitled to receive. The court ordered Clint Rodgers to pay a $10,000 fine. On Oct. 12, 2021, Tabitha Rodgers pleaded guilty to one felony count of criminal copyright infringement for profit. Clint Rodgers pleaded guilty the same day to a misdemeanor count of criminal infringement of a copyright. In July 2014, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) received information from the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center indicating that Clint Rodgers had received more than 443 shipments of counterfeit DVDs from companies in Hong Kong known to sell and export counterfeit goods. HSI agents identified two shipments that had been seized prior to delivery to the Rodgers’ home in Columbia. One shipment contained 200 counterfeit “Beauty and the Beast” DVDs and another shipment contained 260 counterfeit “Aladdin” DVDs. On Feb. 4, 2015, Customs and Border Protection agents seized a parcel addressed to Clint Rodgers that contained 200 counterfeit Disney DVDs. Undercover federal agents purchased several counterfeit Disney DVDs from the Rodgers on eBay in February and March 2015. The Rodgers represented that the DVDs were genuine and authentic Disney products, when in reality, they were aware the products were counterfeit. During the investigation, agents contacted two persons who assisted the Rodgers in selling counterfeit DVDs on eBay. They told agents they were aware of numerous complaints from customers, including complaints that the DVDs didn’t work. On Aug. 25, 2015, HSI agents executed a search warrant at the Rodgers’ residence. Agents seized an assortment of counterfeit goods, including numerous counterfeit Disney DVDs. Tabitha Rodgers admitted that she conducted the day-to-day operation of the business. She corresponded via email with the counterfeit DVD supplier in Hong Kong and placed orders for the DVDs. She also packaged and sent the DVDs to customers and processed customer complaints when DVDs were inoperable. Clint Rodgers assisted by helping recruit third parties to use their eBay accounts to sell the DVDs for them.

 

 




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February 9, 2023

 

MAN INJURED IN COOPER COUNTY CRASH

30 year old Corey Walstead of St. Petersburg, FL was injured in a Tuesday afternoon crash in Cooper County.  State troopers report that he was eastbound on I-70 when a tractor trailer merged into his lane and to avoid a collision he drove his car into the median and struck the median cable barrier and then he drove it from the median to a controlled stop on the shoulder of the roadway.  The tractor trailer has not been located.  The crash occurred at 4:10pm Tuesday.  He was transported to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT

A Kansas City man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6:20pm Tuesday in Lafayette County.  The patrol says that 22 year old Stefano Lo Bianco was eastbound on I-70 when his car slid off the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned.  He was taken to Centerpoint Hospital in Independence with serious injuries. 

 

TRENTON DRIVER HURT IN TUESDAY EVENING WRECK

A Trenton man was hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday evening in Grundy County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 7pm Tuesday as 27 year old Logan Brown of Lineville, IA was southbound on US 65 when he began passing an uninvolved vehicle as it approached a hillcrest when a car driven by 27 year old Darwin Vanderlindin of Trenton crested the hill, Brown attempted to avoid the car by swerving back into the southbound lane of US 65 but the towed unit of the tractor trailer he was driving struck the front of the car, causing the car to come to rest partially in the road off of the east side facing north, while Brown drove the tractor trailer to a controlled stop on the outside shoulder of southbound US 65.  Vanderlinden sustained minor injuries in the wreck.

 

 




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February 8, 2023

 

MEXICO MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONROE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Mexico man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6:50am Tuesday in Monroe County.  The patrol says that 23 year old Rayone Evans was on Route O when he swerved to miss a deer in the roadway, overcorrected, causing his car to travel off the right side of the road and strike an embankment.  He was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital with serious injuries.

 

DRIVER KILLED IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING WRECK

37 year old James Sarlo of Vandalia was killed in a one-vehicle wreck early Tuesday morning in Ralls County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 5am Tuesday as he was on Route F when his car ran off the left side of the road, struck an embankment and a tree.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH

A St. Clair teen was seriously injured in a Tuesday morning crash in Franklin County.  State troopers report that the 16 year old boy was stopped at TBox Drive when he failed to yield to a truck driven by 39 year old Erin Prilwetz of Beaufort and entered MO 30 and the truck hit his car.  The teen was taken to Mercy Hospital with serious injuries.

 

 




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February 7, 2023

 

FULTON TEEN HURT IN CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Fulton teen was hurt in an accident that occurred at 7:25am Monday in Callaway County.  The patrol says that a 16 year old boy was on Callaway County Road 217 when his truck ran off the left side of the road, he overcorrected, causing it to run off the right side and strike a bridge guardrail and then became airborne and struck the ground.  The teen was taken to Boone Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries. 

 

DRIVERS INJURED IN COOPER COUNTY CRASH

Both 67 year old Carl Hufford of Marshall and 37 year old Leighanne Fahrendorf of Boonville were injured in a Sunday afternoon crash in Cooper County.  State troopers report that the man passed a slower moving vehicle on MO 41 when his truck struck a jeep which was turning northbound from a private drive.  Both were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.  The crash occurred at 2:15pm Sunday.

 

STATE TO CARRY OUT SENTENCE OF LEONARD TAYLOR

On Monday, Governor Mike Parson confirmed that the State of Missouri will carry out the sentence of Leonard Taylor on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, as ordered by the Supreme Court of Missouri.

"Leonard Taylor brutally murdered a mother and her three children. The evidence shows Taylor committed these atrocities and a jury found him guilty. Courts have consistently upheld Taylor’s convictions and sentences under the facts and the Missouri and United States Constitutions," Governor Parson said. "Despite his self-serving claim of innocence, the facts of his guilt in this gruesome quadruple homicide remain. The State of Missouri will carry out Taylor’s sentences according to the Court's order and deliver justice for the four innocent lives he stole."

Taylor murdered his girlfriend, Angela Rowe, and her three children—Alexus (10), AcQreya (6), and Tyrese (5) Conley—in their home just before Thanksgiving in 2004. Each suffered execution-style wounds to the head and multiple other gunshot wounds. Taylor called his brother about the murders specifically describing his current and planned acts, which later matched evidence at the scene. His brother’s girlfriend also heard and attested to the content of these calls.

As Taylor fled to California to see his wife, a witness saw him discard the possible murder weapon. Bullets matching the caliber of the murder weapon were both found at the scene and discovered in Taylor’s car. Blood was found on Taylor’s sunglasses, and the DNA profile was consistent with Rowe’s DNA. After a nationwide manhunt, officers found Taylor hiding on the floorboards of a car while leaving another girlfriend’s home in Kentucky. Taylor has two prior forcible rape convictions, underscoring a history of violent acts against women.  

 

 




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February 6, 2023

COLUMBIA POLICE RESPOND TO SHOTS FIRED REPORT – INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY

Late Sunday night, Columbia Police were called to a report of shots fired in the area of 5th Street and Lyon Street. Upon arriving, officers learned an adult female had sustained apparent gunshot wounds. She was transported by EMS to a local hospital. Columbia PD officers, detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the scene and at last word the investigation was underway. The  Missouri Highway Patrol also provided their assistance. More information will be released later.  If you know anything related to this incident, please contact Columbia Police at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477.

FIRE FIGHTERS FROM KIRKSVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREAS BATTLE FIRE EAST OF KIRKSVILLE

Around 5:15 pm Sunday night, the Kirksville Fire Department along with others from around the area were called out to a battle a blasé at 21648 Bullion Way, a few miles east of Kirksville. The building was at one time an old abandoned church. The cause of the fire was undetermined and the building was a total loss. No injuries were reported

MAN DIES IN PUTNAM COUNTY GRAIN BIN FRIDAY

KTVO reports after an almost two hour search Friday afternoon, the body of a man was found in a grain bin in Putnam County. The Putnam County E-911 Center received the call just before 3:30 p.m. for a report of a man trapped in a grain bin. Multiple fire departments and emergency services responded to the farm south of Unionville, near Lemons, Mo., off of Missouri Highway 5. After searching the grain bin for an hour and 45 minutes, crews found the body of 61-year-old Bryan Reckrodt. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Unionville Fire Department, Lemons Fire Department, Putnam County Ambulance, Milan Fire Department, Green City Fire Department, Grundy County Fire Department, Trenton Fire Department, Galt Fire Department, Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, helicopter MU 1 out of Moberly and help from numerous community members. The grain bin was about 3/4 full of soybeans.

IOWA MAN KILLED IN LOGGING ACCIDENT SATURDAY IN PUTNAM COUNTY

KTTN Radio reports a Keosauqua, Iowa resident was killed Saturday in a logging accident in northeastern Putnam County. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department said the Amish man, 25-year-old Alvin Bontrager, was struck by a large tree limb as he was cutting timber for logs. The accident happened north of Livonia near 135th Street. The Putnam County E911 telecommunication center received a call during the noon hour on Saturday regarding the accident.

THREE PEOPLE KILLED IN LINCOLN COUNTY CRASH

The Highway Patrol reports 3 people were killed in a Lincoln County crash early Sunday morning. It happened at 3:40 am on South Chantille Road, south of Ethington Road when a vehicle driven by 17 year old female from Winfield was travelling too fast for conditions. The vehicle became airborne, landed, began to skid and travelled off the roadway striking a tree and overturning. The driver had serious injuries as did an occupant identified as 20 year old Trevor Bogert of Troy. Both were transported to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis be helicopter. 3 other occupants including 18 year old William Flickinger of Troy, a 17 year olf femaile from Hawk Point and a 15 year old male from Winfield were all killed in the crash

MONTGOMERY CITY MAN INJURED IN MACON COUNTY CRASH

Troopers say 18 year old Derrick Shaw of Montgomery City sustained minor injuries in a Macon County crash at 12: 10 AM Sunday morning on US 63, 3 miles north of Macon. Shaw’s vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a culvert, returned to the road, then travelled off the right side and overturned. He was transported by ambulance to Northeast Regioanl Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment.

MACON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SUMMARY OF CALLS

The Macon County Sheriff’s Office recently released Monthly Statistics for the month of January, 2023 …

  • 911 Hang ups-12

  • Alarm Calls-2

  • Animal Calls-6

  • Assaults-3

  • Assist Motorists-10

  • Assist Other Agencies-93

  • Burglary-2

  • Check the Well Being-6

  • Civil Matters-5

  • Civil Service-76

  • Death Investigations-2

  • Domestic Disturbances-4

  • Harassment-2

  • Informative/Misc-19

  • Juvenile Problems-4

  • Keep the Peace- 6

  • Mental Health-2

  • Peace Disturbance-3

  • Prisoner Transport-15

  • Property Damage-2

  • Public Relations Events-14

  • Scams-1

  • Sex Offender Registration/Compliance-20

  • Stealing-4

  • Suspicious Vehicles/Persons-16

  • Traffic Complaints-14

  • Traffic Stops-151

  • Trespassing-3

  • Vehicle Lockouts-8

  • Warrant Service-11

  • Jail Bookings-67

  • Reports Written-46

  • Citations Written-62

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Covering the period 01/20/2023 – 01/26/2023 …

  • On January 20, 2023, deputies stopped a vehicle in the Mineola area with expired license plates. Upon contacting the driver, deputies discovered the driver’s driving privileges had been revoked. After further investigation, the driver was found to be in possession of a glass jar containing methamphetamine and a glass pipe, commonly used to ingest methamphetamine. The driver was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Felony Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Register a Motor Vehicle, and Driving While Revoked.

  • On January 20, 2023, deputies stopped a vehicle in the Middletown area for expired license plates. Upon making contact with the driver, it was discovered that the driver’s driving privileges had been suspended. The driver was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was booked, finger printed, and released on summons.

  • On January 25, 2023, deputies stopped a vehicle in the Jonesburg area for a registration violation. Upon making contact with both occupants, it was discovered the passenger had an active Probation and Parole Warrant out of Lincoln County. Deputies arrested the subject and transported her to the Montgomery County Jail.

  • On January 27, 2023, the Sheriff’s Office, East Central Drug Task Force, and Montgomery City PD served a search warrant on a residence on Wentz Street in Montgomery City. During the execution of the warrant approximately 13 pounds of marijuana, 1 large jar of THC wax, approximately 4.5 grams of methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia were seized from the residence. As a result of the search warrant, two subjects were arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charges were filed on both for 2cts. Possession of a Controlled Substance, Distribution of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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  • Suspicious Activity – Wellsville

  • Unwanted Subject – Middletown

  • Public Service Request – Middletown

  • Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

  • Attempt To Contact – Hermann

  • Suspicious Vehicle – Montgomery City

  • Citizen Assist – New Florence

  • Suspicious Person – Middletown

  • Motorist Assist – I 70

  • Trespassing – Danville

  • Motor Vehicle Accident – Jonesburg

  • Information – Montgomery City

  • Controlled Burn – Montgomery City

  • 911 Open Line – Jonesburg

  • 911 Accidental – Big Spring

  • Domestic – Montgomery City

  • Medical – Montgomery City

  • 911 Accidental – New Florence

  • Information – Unknown

  • Information – New Florence

  • Motorist Assist – I 70

  • Motorist Assist – Montgomery City

  • Abandoned Vehicle – High Hill

  • 911 Open Line – Unknown

  • Burglary – Bellflower

  • Medical – Wellsville

  • Motorist Assist – I 70

  • Medical – Montgomery City

  • Medical – Bellflower

  • Pedestrian Check – Montgomery City

  • Disturbance – New Florence

  • Suspicious Activity – Jonesburg

  • Disturbance – Jonesburg

  • Disturbance – Middletown

  • Suspicious Vehicle – McKittrick

  • Animal Complaint – Montgomery City

  • Assault – Bellflower

  • Assist Tow Company – I 70

  • 911 Accidental – Montgomery City

  • Vehicle Fire – Middletown

  • Trespassing – Bellflower

  • Alarm – New Florence

  • Investigation – Montgomery City

  • Suspicious Activity – High Hill

  • Motor Vehicle Accident – Montgomery City

  • Public Service Request – Bellflower

  • Assist Children’s Division – Wellsville

  • Civil Matter – High Hill

  • Assist Warren County

  • Citizen Assist – I 70

  • Public Service Request – Montgomery City

  • 911 Open Line – I 70

  • Assist Children’s Division – Montgomery City

  • Motorist Assist – New Florence

  • C & I – I 70

  • Assist Drug Taskforce – Montgomery City

  • Possess Control Substance – Montgomery City

  • Driving While Revoked - Middletown

  • Educational Neglect - Bellflower

  • Juvenile Matter - Montgomery City

  • Assist Wellsville Pd - Wellsville

  • Warrant Arrest - Jonesburg

  • Trailer Inspection – Montgomery City




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February 3, 2023

 

POLICE OFFICER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A police officer from Union was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 3:50pm Wednesday in Franklin County.  The patrol says that 26 year old Logan Dale was on Main Street with his vehicle’s emergency lights and siren activated just as a truck driven by 18 year old Lucas Bellville of Union was on MO 47 when both vehicles entered the intersection at approximately the same time and the front of the truck struck the rear right side of the patrol vehicle.  Logan Dale sustained serious injuries while Lucas Bellville suffered minor injuries.  Both were taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment. 

 

MAN HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRASH

A man from O’Fallon, MO was hurt in a Wednesday night crash in Franklin County.  The highway patrol reports that it happened at 9:55pm Wednesday as an unknown tractor trailer and a car driven by 20 year old Ethan Hinson were eastbound on I-44 when the driver of the tractor trailer began to change lanes, causing Hinson to apply his brakes in an attempt to avoid a collision, but the right rear of the towed unit struck his car and then the unknown tractor trailer left the scene of the crash.  He was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED TO HELP PREVENT SUICIDE AMONG SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

On Thursday, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri Governor’s Challenge Team to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families has launched a new website to further the state’s efforts in reducing suicides: www.mogovchallenge.com.

The site provides general information on the team’s projects and strategic priorities, the impact suicide is having on the military community, and resources for both members of the military community and for anyone wishing to support them. The website also offers access to free online military culture and suicide prevention training through PsychArmor for health care providers, Veterans, employers, military family members, and others.

Missouri established a Governor’s Challenge team in 2021 under Governor Parson’s leadership. The Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families is a non-partisan state interagency team created to collaborate, plan, and implement suicide prevention best practices and policies for service members, Veterans, and their families across the state.

 




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February 2, 2023

 

TROY TEEN HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT

A Troy teen was hurt in an accident that occurred at around 7:50am Wednesday in St. Charles County.  The patrol says that 32 year old Douglas Fortuna of Silex was on US 61 when he braked due to congestion and his truck was struck by a car driven by 19 year old Abigail Layton of Troy.  After impact, both vehicles traveled off the roadway and struck the cable barrier.  Abigail Layton was transported by ambulance to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake St. Louis for treatment of minor injuries.

 

DRIVER INJURED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY WRECK

A driver was injured in a two-vehicle wreck early Wednesday morning in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at 6:30am Wednesday as 18 year old Connor Thomas of Marthasville was on Route A when his car crossed the center of the road and struck a car driven by 32 year old Kara Ressel of Washington.  The teen sustained minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment.

 

MAN CONVICTED OF KILLING MONTGOMERY COUNTY SNAKE BREEDER SEEKING NEW TRIAL

KMIZ TV in Columbia reports the man convicted of helping kill a prominent snake breeder in Montgomery County is asking for a new trial. Attorneys for Michael Humphrey filed his appeal on Jan. 26 in the state's Eastern District Court of Appeals. The appeal says Judge Jason Lamb should not have allowed a key witness to testify about what a co-defendant in the murder case of Ben Renick told him about who did it. A jury convicted Humphrey in October 2021 of first-degree murder and armed criminal action for killing Ben Renick at his farm in 2017. Prosecutors changed his charge to second-degree murder and recommended a life sentence with parole in exchange for his testimony against Renick's wife, Lynlee Renick. Lynlee Renick was convicted in December 2021 of second-degree murder and armed criminal action. She was sentenced to the jury's recommendation of 16 years in prison.

 

ONGOING SHOOTING INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST

Columbia Police have arrested Sean Eugene Colton, 21, of Columbia, for first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. The arrest is in connection to an incident that occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30 in the 1800 block of West Business Loop 70, when officers responded to a report of shots heard. Upon arriving, officers learned there was an adult male victim with apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital. Officers quickly identified Mr. Colton as the suspect and arrested him. This is an ongoing investigation with the Department’s Criminal Investigations Division. If you know anything related to this incident, please contact us at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477. Thanks for helping keep Columbia safe by sharing what you know.

 

COLUMBIA POLICE REOPEN MURDER INVESTIGATION

Columbia Police have recently reopened the investigation into the murder of Virginia Davis, 43, of Columbia. She was found deceased in a residence at 1508 Patsy Lane on June 6, 1994. Her death was determined to be a homicide, but a suspect has yet to be identified in this case. If you have any information pertaining to Ms. Davis’ murder, please contact our Criminal Investigations Division at 573-874-7409. To provide information without leaving your name or number, call CrimeStoppers at 573-875-8477.

 

 




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February 1, 2023

 

MAN KILLED IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK

A St. Charles man was killed in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in St. Louis County.  State troopers report that it happened at 11:45pm Monday as 69 year old Frank Sun was eastbound on I-70 when his car ran off the right side of the road, struck a guardrail and then returned to the roadway and traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck the median wall.  He was taken to SSM Health DePaul Hospital where he died from his injuries a short time later.

 

MISSOURI TO OBSERVE EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS MONTH IN FEBRUARY WITH EMPHASIS ON PREPARDNESS

Each February, the state of Missouri observes Earthquake Awareness Month to emphasize the chance of a major earthquake occurring in the New Madrid Seismic Zone and the importance of being prepared. Located in Southeast Missouri, the NMSZ generated some of the most powerful earthquakes to ever jolt the nation. A series of major quakes occurred in 1811-1812, destroying buildings, ringing church bells hundreds of miles away and briefly causing the Mississippi River to run backward.  The area is still active today with an average of more than 200 earthquakes each year, though most are too small to be felt. No one can predict exactly when an earthquake will occur, but scientists agree that large earthquakes in this zone still pose a risk. The State Emergency Management Agency known as SEMA has several resources for families, schools and businesses are available on SEMA's Earthquake Preparedness website. Included are fact sheets, interactive maps and informational videos that explain what to do in the event of an earthquake. Please visit sema.dps.mo.gov/earthquake_preparedness for more information and make sure you and your family are prepared for the quake we hope will never come.

 

STATE SEEKING ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO CHILDREN DURING SUMMER MONTHS

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is looking for non-profit organizations throughout the state to help feed thousands of children who would otherwise go without meals during the summer months and during times of public emergencies, when children do not have access to free or reduced-price meals at school.

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) reimburses organizations for meals they serve to children under the age of 18 who are at risk of not having enough to eat during the summer months. The program is one of the ways Missouri is working to fight childhood hunger. Organizations that choose to sponsor the SFSP will help ensure that children in underserved areas of the state continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session.

Organizations eligible to participate in the program as sponsors include non-profit organizations such as schools, faith-based organizations, camps, private nonprofit agencies and local government entities. The sites qualify if they are located in areas where at least half of the children are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals.

The federally funded program is administered by DHSS. The department will accept applications from new non-profit organizations March 1 through May 15 to participate in the program. Organizations interested in serving nutritious meals to children through the summer are requested to apply. Training in the requirements for the program will be provided.

More information about the Summer Food Service Program is available online at www.health.mo.gov/sfsp or by telephone at 888-435-1464 (toll-free).  Hearing- and speech-impaired citizens can dial 711. Community organizations that would like to become sponsors may also email the Summer Food Service Program at sfsp@health.mo.gov or write to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Summer Food Service Program, P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 for more information.

 




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January 31, 2023

 

TWO INJURED IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY ACCIDENT

Two people were injured in an accident that occurred at 10:45am Monday in St. Charles County.  The patrol says that both 24 year old Faye Tam of Middletown, OH and 26 year old Jackson Smith of Cincinnati, OH were passengers’ in a car driven by 28 year old Tyler Heinkelein of Middletown, OH.  They were eastbound on I-70 when the driver overcorrected and spun out, causing his car to be struck in the rear by a car driven by 64 year old Karl Heiland of Beavercreek, OH.  Both the woman and the man were transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING WRECK

A Hazelwood man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle wreck Monday morning in St. Charles County.  The highway patrol said it happened at around 10:15am Monday as two vehicles were traveling eastbound on I-70 when 63 year old Linda Bruegenhemke of St. Peters lost control of her vehicle and spun out, causing a truck driven by 61 year old Elmer Lavely of Hazelwood to travel off the left side of the roadway and struck a concrete median barrier, returned to the road and struck her vehicle in the rear.  He was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.

 

TWO MEN HURT IN WARREN COUNTY CRASH

Two men from Cincinnati, OH were hurt in an early Monday morning crash in Warren County.  State troopers report that two vehicles were eastbound on I-70 when 20 year old Kobe Dean lost control on the ice covered roadway and the passenger side of his automobile hit the driver side of a vehicle driven by 47 year old Van Jenkins of Atlanta, GA.  Both Kobe Dean and his passenger 22 year old Dante Davis sustained minor injuries and were taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment.  The crash occurred at 12:30am Monday.

 

 




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January 30, 2023

CHIEFS HEADED FOR THE SUPERBOWL

The Kansas City Chiefs are advancing to Super Bowl LVII following a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship game on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. After suffering a high ankle sprain last week in the Chiefs win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round, Patrick Mahomes led the team to the Sunday night victory. Earlier in the day, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 31-7, in Philadelphia, to advance to championship game for the first time since the 2017-18 season.

MEXICO MAN WANTED FOR 1ST DEGREE MURDER AND MORE

As a result of the investigation into the fires that occurred in the early morning hours of December 23, 2022, the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office applied for and obtained an arrest warrant for Brandon S Spears, age 43, for Murder 1st degree, Arson 1st degree (times two), and Armed Criminal Action. In addition, Spears has an active arrest warrant from the Missouri Department of Probation and Parole for a probation violation. Spears was a resident of the apartment building that burned and the son of Ruth Stuart who died in the incident. Anyone with information about the investigation or Spears’ location is asked to contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 or the Mexico Public Safety Department at (573) 581-2100 or (573) 473-5800.

TROY DRIVER INJURED IN LINCOLN COUNTY WRECK

The Highway Patrol reports 73 year old Michael Frost of Troy sustained moderate injuries when he lost control of his vehicle on an Icy Lincoln County roadway at 7:30 Sunday night. Frost was westbound on Highway 47, west of Highway W when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

ICY ROADWAY RESULTS IN CRASH INVOLVING CHILLICOTHE DRIVER

The patrol said 66 year old Mark Miller of Chillicothe was eastbound in Henry county when his vehicle slid on the ice covered road and he failed to stop at a stop sign and struck another vehicle driven by Kyle Wolfd of Clinton. That crash happened at the Route Y and Route OO intersection at 6:40 pm Sunday. Neither driver was injured. A 16 year old male in the Miller truck had moderate injuries. Three occupants in the Wolfd truck were injured including 41 year old Elmo Fannon and 36 year old Blaze Counts all had moderate injuries while Mark Doleman had minor injuries.

GLASGOW MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SALINE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Glasgow man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6:15am Saturday in Saline County.  The patrol says that 23 year old Martin Nevels was on MO 240 when his car traveled off the north side of the roadway, struck the ground and overturned, ejecting him from the car.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

WOMAN HURT IN FRIDAY MORNING CRASH

A St. Louis woman was hurt in a Friday morning crash in St. Charles County.  State troopers report that it happened just before 7am Friday as 29 year old Kayla Goodwin was westbound on I-70 when her car was struck by a car driven by 49 year old Matthew Westphal of O’Fallon, IL, causing her car to slide off the road and strike the concrete median barrier.  She sustained minor injuries and was taken to SSM Health DePaul Hospital for treatment.

PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MO, JAN. 30 – FEB. 9

The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for Jan. 30 – Feb. 9.  All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.  Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There will also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below.  You are also encouraged check the map for other roadwork across our listening area and other parts of the Show Me State.  

Audrain County

  • Route K – Feb. 6-9, the road will be CLOSED from Audrain Co. Road 649 to Audrain Co. Road 553 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily for core drilling operations.

Lincoln County

·         U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) –Jan. 30 & 31, the road will be reduced to one lane from Lincoln County Route C to Lincoln County Route U between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance.  There will be a width restriction of 10 feet in place while work is being completed.

·         U.S. Route 61 (Northbound) – Feb. 1 & 2, the road will be reduced to one lane from Lincoln County Route U to Lincoln County Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance.  There will be a width restriction of 10 feet in place while work is being completed.

Marion County

·         Route MM –Jan. 31 & Feb. 1, the road will have short-term CLOSURES at various locations between Veterans Road and Paulina Drive in Hannibal between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for brush cutting operations. 

Monroe County

·         Route V –Jan. 30 – Feb 1, the road will be CLOSED from U.S. Route 36 at Hunnewell to Monroe County Route FF between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for pavement patching operations.

Montgomery County

·         I-70  Westbound Ramps (MM 175) – Feb 2, the ramps will be CLOSED between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for pavement repairs.

·         I-70  Eastbound Ramps (MM 175) – Feb 2, the ramps will be CLOSED between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. for pavement repairs.

Warren County

·         Missouri Route 94 – Feb. 1 & 2, the road will be reduced to one lane one-half mile before to immediately after the bridge just east of Rush Island Road between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance.  There will be a width restriction of 10 feet in place while work is being completed.





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January 30, 2023

 

WOMAN HURT IN FRIDAY MORNING CRASH

A St. Louis woman was hurt in a Friday morning crash in St. Charles County.  State troopers report that it happened just before 7am Friday as 29 year old Kayla Goodwin was westbound on I-70 when her car was struck by a car driven by 49 year old Matthew Westphal of O’Fallon, IL, causing her car to slide off the road and strike the concrete median barrier.  She sustained minor injuries and was taken to SSM Health DePaul Hospital for treatment.

 

GLASGOW MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SALINE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Glasgow man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6:15am Saturday in Saline County.  The patrol says that 23 year old Martin Nevels was on MO 240 when his car traveled off the north side of the roadway, struck the ground and overturned, ejecting him from the car.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

 

PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MO, JAN. 30 – FEB. 9

The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for Jan. 30 – Feb. 9.

All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.

Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

 

Audrain County

Route K – Feb. 6-9, the road will be CLOSED from Audrain Co. Road 649 to Audrain Co. Road 553 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily for core drilling operations.

Lincoln County

U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) –Jan. 30 & 31, the road will be reduced to one lane from Lincoln County Route C to Lincoln County Route U between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance.  There will be a width restriction of 10 feet in place while work is being completed.

U.S. Route 61 (Northbound) – Feb. 1 & 2, the road will be reduced to one lane from Lincoln County Route U to Lincoln County Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance.  There will be a width restriction of 10 feet in place while work is being completed.

Marion County

Route MM –Jan. 31 & Feb. 1, the road will have short-term CLOSURES at various locations between Veterans Road and Paulina Drive in Hannibal between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for brush cutting operations. 

Monroe County

Route V –Jan. 30 – Feb 1, the road will be CLOSED from U.S. Route 36 at Hunnewell to Monroe County Route FF between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for pavement patching operations.

Montgomery County

I-70  Westbound Ramps (MM 175) – Feb 2, the ramps will be CLOSED between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for pavement repairs.

I-70  Eastbound Ramps (MM 175) – Feb 2, the ramps will be CLOSED between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. for pavement repairs.

Warren County

Missouri Route 94 – Feb. 1 & 2, the road will be reduced to one lane one-half mile before to immediately after the bridge just east of Rush Island Road between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance.  There will be a width restriction of 10 feet in place while work is being completed.

Missouri Route 94 – Feb. 1 & 2, the road will be reduced to one lane one-half mile before to immediately after the bridge just west of Massas Creek Road between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for bridge maintenance.  There will be a width restriction of 10 feet in place while work is being completed.

 

 




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January 27, 2023

 

NIGHTTIME LANE REDUCTIONS CONTINUE FOR I-70 AND MISSOURI ROUTE 19

Drivers will continue to experience temporary traffic impacts over the next few months when traveling on Interstate 70 and Missouri Route 19, near New Florence.

The Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor, Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., have scheduled the following traffic impacts:

 

  • Intermittent rolling lane closures will continue through the month of February along I-70 near the MO 19 exit to move equipment into the median between 8 p.m.-10 p.m. and 4 a.m. – 6 a.m. 
  • Beginning as early as Jan. 30, I-70 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between mile markers 174 and 176 from 8:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for bridge concrete placement.  All ramps at Missouri Route 19 will remain open.  This work is anticipated to continue over the next month.
  • Early February, Missouri Route 19 will be reduced to one lane just south of Interstate 70/Tree Farm Road near New Florence between 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for temporary pavement widening.  All ramps at Missouri Route 19 and access to the south outer road/Tree Farm Road will remain open. Flaggers will direct motorists through the work zone. This work is anticipated to be completed within one week and will begin when site conditions allow.
  • The South Outer Road of Interstate 70/Tree Farm Road near New Florence, west of Highway 19, is tentatively scheduled to temporarily close as early as February 6 but no later than the first week of March, dependent upon when site conditions allow earth work operations to resume.  The road will remain closed over the next several months with anticipated re-opening in mid-summer.

All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.  Drivers will be alerted to all traffic impacts through signs and changeable message boards.

 

MAJOR FOOD PROCESSING CENTER AND COLD STORAGE FACILITY TO OPEN IN KANSAS CITY, INVESTING $199.6 MILLION AND CREATING 583 JOBS

West Liberty Foods, a leading protein processor, announces it will open a food processing center in Kansas City, attached to supporting cold storage facility to be developed by Vertical Cold Storage. The companies are expected to invest a combined $199.6 million and create 583 jobs.

West Liberty Foods ranks among the continent’s top 50 protein processors, producing nearly 650 million pounds of food product each year for grocery stores and restaurants across the country. The company’s food processing center and cold storage facility will be directly connected and support the production of grab-and-go sandwiches. The facility will be located at the I-49 Logistics Center, a 1340-acre development in southwest Kansas City developed in partnership with Port KC.

West Liberty Foods is headquartered in Iowa with additional production facilities in Utah and Illinois. The new 327,000-square-foot Kansas City facility represents the company’s first expansion into Missouri. The accompanying cold storage space operated by Vertical Cold Storage, which provides comprehensive cold storage services for frozen and refrigerated foods, will be the company’s sixth location nationwide.

 

 




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January 26, 2023

 

PEDESTRIAN SERIOUSLY INJURED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY TRUCK EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a truck early Wednesday morning in Lincoln County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 6am Wednesday when 57 year old Irwin McRoberts of Troy entered the roadway on Highway 47 and into the path of a truck driven by 64 year old Lee Thompson of Troy when he was struck by it.  McRoberts was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries. 

 

MAN INJURED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY WRECK

A Union man was injured in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred just before 5am Wednesday in Franklin County.  State troopers report that 20 year old Julian Crider was on Route A when he swerved to avoid a pedestrian in the road, causing his vehicle to travel off the right side of the road and strike a culvert pipe.  He was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

DRIVER HURT IN EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH

21 year old Ethan Blaylock of Washington, MO was hurt in an early Wednesday morning crash in Franklin County.  MSHP said that he was on MO 100 and driving too fast for the road conditions when his car slid off the left side of the road and struck the median barrier.  He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment.  The crash occurred at 6:10am Wednesday.

 

TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT

Two Moberly residents were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 7:55am Wednesday in Randolph County.  The patrol says that 23 year old Conar Maylee was on Route M when he lost control of his truck due to the snow covered roadway, traveled off the left side of the road, struck a tree and came to rest in a creek.  He suffered minor injuries and decided to seek own treatment, while his passenger 22 year old Maya Stilwell was transported by ambulance to Boone Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.   

 

 




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January 25, 2023

 

HEAVY, WET SNOW TO CREATE A WINTRY WEDNESDAY

A winter storm is expected to bring snow to much of Missouri beginning Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, affecting Wednesday morning’s commute. Snowfall amounts up to 4 inches have been forecasted for the north and central part of the state with 5 to 9 inches possible south of Interstate 44.

The Missouri Department of Transportation urges all drivers to be aware of changing road conditions both where they are and where they plan to be.

“Crews will be out Tuesday night as the temperatures drop and conditions change from rain to snow,” said Becky Allmeroth, MoDOT’s chief safety and operations officer. “We are expecting a very heavy, wet snow which is great for making snowmen but can make roads very difficult to drive on. If you must be out, adjust your speed to the road conditions.”

If you need to travel, make sure you have a full tank of gas, blankets, gloves and provisions like water and snacks in the event of an emergency. Make sure your cellphone is fully charged, but never use it while driving. If you should slide off the road, or are involved in a crash, stay inside your vehicle with your seat belt buckled until help arrives. 

If you encounter a snowplow or salt trucks on the road, always give them room to work. Do not tailgate or try to pass. Snowplow operators are reacting to the road ahead of them with a very limited field of vision. You may see them, but they may not see you.

 

STATE AWARDS $30 MILLION IN FUNDING TO HELP COMPANIES FIND AND TRAIN WORKERS

On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $30 million through the ARPA Workforce Training Grant Program. The program is focused on helping companies address workforce shortages by recruiting and training thousands of Missourians.

“As we continue to invest in our workforce, we’re excited to announce the recipients of the Workforce Training Grant Program,” Governor Parson said. “From day one, our administration has made it a top priority to ensure employers have the workers they need to expand and grow. A stronger workforce means a stronger tomorrow, and this program will go a long way in ensuring Missouri workers can meet the demands of the future.”

The ARPA Workforce Training Grant Program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), was launched in August 2022. The program awarded competitive grants to a wide range of applicants and will train workers for a variety of industries including child care, health care, broadband deployment, manufacturing, and more. The grant is also aimed at helping those who need it most, encouraging recipients to train at-risk and low-income populations.

“This program is going to help employers in critical industries find the workers they need to propel our economy forward,” Maggie Kost, Acting Director of the Department of Economic Development said. “At the same time, it will equip real people with job skills that improve their lives, provide for their families, and benefit their communities.”

 

PSC GRANTS CONFLUENCE RIVERS REQUEST TO PURCHASE A WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY

The Missouri Public Service Commission has granted Confluence Rivers Utility Operating Company, Inc. (Confluence Rivers) a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) to acquire, own, install, operate, manage and maintain a water and sewer system in St. Charles County.

Confluence Rivers proposes to purchase all of the water and sewer utility assets of Stone Ridge Meadows Home Owners Association, Inc. (Stone Ridge). Confluence Rivers proposes to charge residential customers a fixed water rate of $27.50 a month and a fixed sewer rate of $27.50 a month until such time as the rates are modified according to law.

The Commission approved the application determining: 1) There is a need for the service; 2) Confluence Rivers is qualified to provide the proposed service; 3) Confluence Rivers has the financial ability to provide the service; 4) Confluence Rivers’ proposal is economically feasible; and 5) The service promotes the public interest.

Confluence Rivers provides water service to approximately 4,400 customers and sewer service to approximately 4,600 customers in Missouri. Stone Ridge currently provides water and sewer services to approximately 18 residential connections in St. Charles County.

 

 




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January 24, 2023

 

COLUMBIA MAN INJURED IN CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Columbia man was injured in an accident that occurred at around 9:30am Monday in Callaway County.  The patrol says that 71 year old Bobby Baker was on MO 94 when he apparently fell asleep at the wheel, causing his truck to travel off the left side of the roadway, strike a culvert and two telephone poles and then came to rest on the south side of MO 94.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

WOMAN HURT IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A St. Louis woman was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon in St. Louis County.  State troopers report that it happened at around 12:45pm Sunday as 20 year old Angelique McCrary was eastbound on I-70 when an unknown vehicle made an improper lane change from lane 3 to lane 2 which in turn made her avoid them to the left and her car began to skid, ran off the left side of the road, struck a concrete median barrier, returned to the roadway and ran off the right side of the road, went down an embankment, struck some rock and came to rest.  She sustained minor injuries and was taken to Barnes Jewish Hospital for treatment.

 

DRIVER HURT IN CAR CRASH

39 year old Corrine Argus of House Springs was hurt in a car crash Sunday afternoon in Jefferson County.  The highway patrol said that she was on Miller Road when she failed to maintain a single lane and her car traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a utility pole.  She was taken to Mercy Hospital South for treatment of minor injuries.  The crash occurred at around 1:40pm Sunday.

 

 




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January 23, 2023

KEYTESVILLE WOMAN CHARGED WITH MURDER FOLLOWING DEADLY SHOOTING FRIDAY

The incident happened around 7:30 a.m. Friday at a home on Grand Avenue (Route K) in southern Keytesville. Authorities were called to a possible home invasion, but the incident turned out not to be a home invasion. The Chariton County Sheriff’s Office called in the patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control to assist. The DDCC then took over the investigation at the request of the sheriff. Following the Patrol investigation, Sherri L. Laws, 52, of Keytesville, is facing charges of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, two counts of tampering with physical evidence and delivery of a controlled substance. Investigators said Laws shot and killed Jacob D. Abney, 38, of Grandview, Missouri. KTVO’s John Garlock reports Cpl. Justin Dunn said Abney had gone to the Keytesville residence where Laws and James M. Johnson, 50, lived. One of the two let Abney into the house where a physical altercation started. The fight then moved outside. Johnson was shot and injured. He was taken to Moberly Regional Medical Center by ambulance, then flown to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment. Abney suffered gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy is scheduled. Laws is being held without bond in the Chariton County jail. The investigation is continuing

VANDALIA MAN KILLED IN UTV ACCIDENT FRIDAY AFTERNOON

A Vandalia man was killed in an UTV accident that occurred at 4:45pm Friday in Ralls County.  The patrol says that 26 year old Brandon McCurdy was on Vermont Lane, 2 miles southeast of Perry, MO when his UTV struck a deer in the roadway and after impact it ran off the left side of the road, struck a ditch and overturned, ejecting the driver.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

DECEASED MALE FOUND INSIDE RESIDENCE AFTER AUTHORITIES RESPOND TO RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE IN MOBERLY

Saturday morning, January 21, 2023 at approximately 5am, Moberly Police and Fire Department were dispatched to 1625 S Morley Street in Moberly in reference to a residential structure fire. Officers found the body  a deceased male subject inside the residence. The State Fire Marshall and Randolph County Coroner was contacted to assist in the investigation. The Randolph County Coroner later identified the victim as 62 year old Norman Lee Reed of Moberly. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. Moberly police said the fatal house fire was reported at approximately 5 a.m. at 1625 South Morley Street in Moberly. As of late Sunday afternoon, the cause of the fire remained undetermined and under investigation.

MADISON JUENILE INJURED IN MONROE COUNTY CRASH SUNDAY

Troopers report a 17 year old male from Madison was injured in a single vehicle crash on MO 151, 4 miles north of Madison at 4pm Sunday. According to the crash report, the juvenile was north bound and his vehicle ran off the right side of the road. The driver overcorrected and the vehicle went off the left side of the highway, crossed a county gravel road and struck an embankment. The driver had moderate injuries and was transported to Moberly Regional Medical Center for treatment by private auto.

TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

Two drivers were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 5:50pm Friday in Boone County.  The patrol says that 37 year old Brandon Lightfoot of Fayette turned south onto US 63 from MO 124 west into the path of a car driven by 49 year old Oliver Oerly of Moberly which caused his car to strike the rear of Lightfoot’s truck and then both traveled off the left side of the roadway, with the truck coming to rest on the left shoulder of southbound US 63, while the car came to rest in the left lane of northbound US 63 and also another car was  involved in the accident as 25 year old Dimetri Mattingly of Moberly traveled in the left lane and his car struck the front of Oerly’s car.  Mattingly sustained serious injuries while Lightfoot suffered moderate injuries.  Both were transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.

WOMAN HURT IN FRIDAY EVENING WRECK

31 year old Mary Meininger of Ashland was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Friday evening in Boone County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 5pm Friday as she was on Route N when she failed to negotiate a curve, causing her truck to run off the right side of the road, hit a ditch and overturned.  She was treated and released at the scene for minor injuries.

LOUISIANA WOMAN INJURED IN SATURDAY MORNING CRASH

A Louisiana woman was injured in a Saturday morning crash in Pike County.  State troopers report that 60 year old Mary Cisco was on Highway 79 when her car traveled off the right side of the roadway and then returned to the road, she overcorrected, causing it to run back off the right side, strike a ditch and overturned.  She was taken to Pike County Memorial Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.

LANCASTER MAN FACING FELONY CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES

According to a report on KTVO, Ronnie Lee Miller Sr., 69, of Lancaster, is charged with possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a minor child. According to court documents, the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office received a report on January 13, 2023, that one of Miller's family members was using Miller's home computer and found images depicting nude children under the age of 14 in sexually explicit poses and engaged in sexual acts. Investigators seized Miller's computer and cell phone from his home in the 300 block of West Madison Street in Lancaster for forensic examination. They say they found 37 images of child pornography showing underage girls. Court documents reveal that bed sheets seen in the photos have the exact same pattern as the sheets on Miller's bed. Miller was booked into the Schuyler County jail on $200,000 cash-only bond. He'll be transferred to the Adair County jail.

MILAN POLICE INVESTIGATE HIT AND RUN

Authorities in Milan, MO are investigating a Saturday evening hit-and-run accident where a vehicle hit a building during a snow storm. Milan Police Chief Gail Hayes told KTVO a possibly red van hit the corner of the former Casey's General Store building in the 200 block of East 3rd Street in Milan and then fled the scene. Police do not know who the driver was. Hayes said the damage to the building was minimal.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WEEKLY REPORT

This report covers the period 01/06/2022 – 01/12/2023 and was submitted by the Sheriff’s Department

·         On January 6, 2023, deputies received information about a vehicle involved in the theft of radiators and rims from an auto parts store in Hermann. Deputies located the vehicle traveling north on Highway 19 and conducted a traffic stop. Upon contact with the driver, deputies discovered his driving privileges were suspended. While talking to the two occupants, deputies noticed several radiators in the back seat. Hermann Police Department arrived on scene and took both subjects into custody for theft and transported them back to Hermann. Deputies will be filing charges against the driver for Driving While Suspended.

·         On January 6, 2023, deputies stopped a vehicle in the High Hill area for failing to register their vehicle. Deputies made contact and discovered the driver did not have a valid license and the vehicle was reported stolen out of Cleveland, Ohio. The vehicle was towed and the driver was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid License and Tampering with a Motor Vehicle.

·         On January 9, 2023, deputies received a report of possible drug activity at the Love’s Truck Stop. Deputies began investigating the situation and made contact with the suspect. Through the course of the investigation, Deputies located 11.75 grams of methamphetamine and a pipe in the subjects' pockets. The subject was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Drug Paraphernalia.

·         On January 9, 2023, Deputies were patrolling the area of Hwy 19 and Porters Road when they observed a vehicle traveling 84 mph in a 60 mph zone. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and upon making contact with the driver he advised deputies his license was revoked. After confirming his driving privileges were revoked, he was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

·         On January 10, 2023, deputies responded to High Hill for a report of a suspicious person in the area. The residents were concerned as the subject was walking from house to house knocking on doors and asking for a ride. Upon making contact with the subject, deputies noticed his behavior was very erratic and he appeared to be under the influence of an illegal substance. The subject refused a ride and was told to leave the area. The subject failed to leave the area and continued to harass area residents. Deputies made contact with the subject and attempted to take him into custody, but he fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit deputies caught up with the subject and attempted to restrain him. He began physically resisting the deputy's efforts. With the assistance of a local citizen, the subject was safely taken into custody. After being evaluated by EMS he was transported to the Montgomery County Jail pending charges of Trespassing and Resisting Arrest.

·         On January 10, 2023, deputies were patrolling the area of Long Road when they observed a vehicle being operated by someone, deputies knew had a suspended driver's license. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and upon making contact with the driver, it was confirmed her driving privileges were suspended. After further investigation, deputies located two small bags of methamphetamine and a syringe inside the vehicle. The driver was arrested, transported to the Montgomery County Jail, and charged with Driving While Suspended and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤:

·         911 Accidental – New Florence

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         Stealing – Montgomery City

·         Information – High Hill

·         Public Service Request – Wellsville

·         Citizen Assist – New Florence

·         Information – Warren County

·         Motorist Assist – High Hill

·         Alarm – Montgomery City

·         Disturbance – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Person – Jonesburg

·         Stolen Vehicle – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Vehicle – High Hill

·         Stolen Vehicle – Montgomery City

·         Domestic – Montgomery City

·         Fraud – Montgomery City

·         Public Service Request – High Hill

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Montgomery City

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – I 70

·         Pedestrian Check – I 70

·         Public Service Request – New Florence

·         Public Service Request – Wellsville

·         Disturbance – Montgomery City

·         Suspicious Activity – Montgomery City

·         Fire – Jonesburg

·         Narcotic Activity – New Florence

·         Traffic Hazard – Montgomery City

·         Break In – Jonesburg

·         Investigation – Jonesburg

·         Stolen Vehicle – Jonesburg

·         Break In – New Florence

·         Juvenile Complaint – Bellflower

·         Abandoned Vehicle – Middletown

·         Abandoned Vehicle – New Florence

·         Motorist Assist – Montgomery City

·         Medical – Jonesburg

·         Arrest Attempt – Bellflower

·         Investigation – Montgomery City

·         Assist MSHP – I 70

·         C & I – Wellsville

·         Motorist Assist – I 70

·         Suspicious Person – High Hill

·         Suicidal Subject – Rhineland

·         Public Service Request – Montgomery City

·         Check Well Being – Montgomery City

·         Disturbance – Montgomery City

·         Motor Vehicle Accident – Rhineland

·         Animal Complaint – Middletown

·         Medical – Montgomery City

·         Public Service Request - New Florence

·         Special Assignment – Montgomery City

·         Burglary – New Florence

·         C & I – I 70

·         Civil Matter – New Florence

·         Trespassing – Montgomery City

·         911 Accidental – Middletown

·         Medical – Wellsville

·         Attempt to Contact – New Florence

·         Suspicious Activity – Montgomery City

·         911 Accidental – Rhineland

·         911 Accidental – Jonesburg

·         Information – Rhineland

·         Check Well Being – Middletown

·         Information – Unknown

·         Suspicious Activity – Jonesburg

·         Suspicious Activity – New Florence

·         Threats – Bellflower

·         Suspicious Activity – High Hill

·         Check Well Being - Middletown

·         Driving While Revoked - Montgomery City

·         Tamper With Motor Vehicle - New Florence

·         Possession of Controlled Substance - New Florence

·         Driving Without Valid License - Wellsville

·         Warrant Arrest - Montgomery City

·         Warrant Arrest - Bellflower

·         Resting Arrest - High Hill

·         Possess Control Substance - Montgomery City

·         Assist Montgomery City Police Department - Montgomery City

·         Property Damage - New Florence

LIVINGSTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WEEKLY REPORT

Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reported Friday the following Incidents, Arrests, and More …

Incident Reports:

·         January 02 LCSO assisted a rural family on possible suicidal relative that had sent disturbing message(s) and was unable to be located.  Person was later located in another county and was fine but would seek professional assistance.

·         January 06 a Dawn resident reported violation of a protection order after receiving messages from the person who is not to contact her.  Further investigation shows the respondent in the matter was not served the protection order until the next day, therefore the criminal case is now closed.

·         January 13 Deputy Sheriff/School Resource Officer Mike Lewis filed a report with this office regarding an alleged peace disturbance and threat made at Chillicothe High School by a juvenile.  School Officials and Deputy Lewis handled the situation at the school.  The parent(s)/guardians for the juvenile were contacted and juvenile officials now have the case.

·         January 14 about 11:00 a.m. LCSO deputy made a vehicle stop for expired registration and learned the juvenile occupant was in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.  The parent/guardian was contacted and the juvenile turned over to the adult.  A report is being submitted to the juvenile office.

·         January 15 about 8:05 p.m. LCSO was dispatched to Dawn as a resident believed 2 people in a vehicle were planning on stealing from him or his property.  A vehicle had been by his residence and the headlamps were or went off.  The resident shined a light into the vehicle and words apparently were exchanged.  Investigation continues.

·         January 17 LCSO handled call of an adult potentially suicidal in the north part of Livingston County.  This was an unfounded call for service.

·         January 18 LCSO responded to call for service where a juvenile was allegedly suicidal.  Person was taken to Hedrick Medical Center for assistance and later released with a parent or guardian.

·         January 18 LCSO was dispatched to Wheeling regarding a fire at vacant apartments near the fire station.  Incident report completed and turned over to Missouri Fire Marshal.

·         January 18 about 10:11 a.m. LCSO responded to the 200 block of N. Sherman in Wheeling for an unattended death investigation.  LCSO worked with deputy coroner and preliminary information suggests the elderly female passed due to natural causes.  Our thoughts and prayers remain with the family and other loved ones.

Most Wanted Updates:

Arrested January 10:

·         Anthony M. Rounkles, 33, Hale by MSHP on Livingston County arrest warrants for alleged Failure to Obey a Judge's Order on original class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance.  Bond set at $20,000 on case #22LV-CR00410.  LCSO Jail Management records show Mr. Rounkles was arrested/incarcerated on this case September 28 through October 19, 2022 when he was released on ROR bond.  Warrant added December 07, 2022 on case #22LV-CR00193 for alleged Failure to Appear in Court on original class E felony Leaving Scene of Accident-Property Damage Exceeding $1,000.  Bond set at $10,000.  Mr. Rounkles was transferred to Harrison County Jail in lieu of bond.

Added January 12:

·         Victoria Renee Libeer, 41, Brookfield, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Violation of Bond Conditions on original class E felony of Harassment-1st degree.  Bond set at $25,000 on case #21LV-CR00332-01.  LCSO Jail Management records show Ms. Libeer was initially arrested/incarcerated on this case July 06-July 12, 2021 and released on ROR bond.  Warrant again issued and served/incarcerated November 10-December 01, 2022 and again released on ROR bond.  We are again seeking the whereabouts of Ms. Libeer.

·         Stephen J. Johnson, 32, Braymer, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged class C felony Delivery of Controlled Substance and class E felony Resisting Arrest/Detention/Stop by Fleeing-Creating a Substantial Risk of Serious Injury/Death to Any Person.  Bond denied by the court on case #23LV-CR00010.  Offense date November 22, 2022.

Added January 17:

·         UPDATE:  Mr. Swartz was arrested by Jackson County authorities on January 18, 2023.  Extradition will take place at earliest opportunity.  Kegan S. Swartz, 30, Kansas City, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Probation Violation on original class E felony Fail to Register as a Sex Offender-2nd offense.  Warrant 21LV-CR00063-01 lists alleged violations of probation as being Residency, by not residing at KC Recovery Now in Independence, MO.  Employment, by not providing verification of employment.  Association, by associating with prohibited person.  Special Conditions, by not paying costs on 18AR-CR01472-01.  Supervision Strategy, Swartz is non-compliant with sex offender registration requirements.  Bond set at $20,000 cash.

·         Chase Jordan Fantazia, 32, Chillicothe, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Probation Violation on original class E felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon-Subsection 4-Exhibiting.  Warrant 19LV-CR00692-01 lists alleged violation of probation as being: Drugs, by testing positive for methamphetamine.  Bond set at $20,000.

Added January 20:

·         Savannah Kathryn Jimenez, 33, Kansas City, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance.  Bond set at $5,000 on case #23LV-CR00022.  TIP information is Ms. Jimenez is aware of this warrant and hiding in Chillicothe.

·         Stephanie Rae Standley, 33, Chillicothe, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Failure to Obey Judge's Order on original class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance.  Bond set at $10,000 on case #22LV-CR00603.  LCSO Jail Management records show Ms. Standley was arrested/incarcerated on this case November 14-18, 2022 when she was released on ROR bond.

·         Heather Louise Woods, 28, Chillicothe, wanted on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Probation Violation on original charge class D felony Endangering the Welfare of a Child Creating Substantial Risk-1st degree-1st offense-No Sexual Contact.  Bond set at $20,000 on case #21LV-CR00308-01.  Warrant lists alleged violations of probation to include: Residency, by not living at her approved home plan Employment, by failing to obtain/maintain employment or enter into any approved programs.  Reporting Directives, by twice failing to report as directed.  Reporting Directives, by failing to return to her approved home plan.  Special Conditions, by failing to obtain employment or enter into furthering education programs.  Special Conditions, by associating with known narcotics users.  Special Conditions, by failing to complete public service work.  Special Conditions, by failing to obtain/maintain employment.  LCSO Jail Management records show Ms. Woods was initially arrested/incarcerated on this case Jun 15-16, 2021 and released on ROR bond.  The court again had Ms. Woods arrested/incarcerated September 16-20, 2021 when she was again released on ROR bond.  Then again October 07-18, 2021 and again released on ROR bond.  Ms. Woods was again incarcerated on this case January 06 through February 05, 2022 when she served 50 days shock time.  Then June 11 until August 11, 2022 when Ms. Woods was taken to Dept. of Corrections for a treatment/education program.  We are once again looking for Ms. Woods.

Other Arrests:

·         January 05 about 11:30 a.m. LCSO arrested Chamen Richard Bell, 37, Blue Springs, on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Probation Violation on original class E felony Harassment-1st degree.  Mr. Bell was transferred to the Caldwell County Detention Center in lieu of $15,000 bond.

·         January 05 at 12:03 p.m. LCSO arrested Kayla Linn Jones, 29, Trenton, on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance.  Ms. Jones was transferred to the Harrison County Detention Center in lieu of $20,000 bond.

·         January 05 LCSO arrested John Wayne Rothwell, 54, St. Joseph, on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Fail to Obey a Judge's Order on original class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance.  Mr. Rothwell was transferred to the Caldwell County Detention Center in lieu of $20,000 bond.

·         January 05 LCSO arrested Faren Danielle Evans, 32, Dawn, on Livingston County arrest warrant for alleged Probation Violation on original class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance.  The Court later amended the warrant to ROR bond provided Ms. Evans follows the requirements for bond.

·         January 12 at 10:45 a.m. LCSO served an arrest warrant in the 300 block of JFK on Dillon Lee Potter, 26, Chillicothe, for alleged Probation Violation on original class D felony Possession of Controlled Substance.  Mr. Potter was processed at the LEC and transferred to Caldwell County Detention Center in lieu of $20,000 bond.

·         January 12 at 3:57 p.m. a deputy stopped a vehicle for excessive speed and subsequently arrested the driver being Lori Ann Redell, 53, Utica, for alleged Driving While Suspended-1st offense and excessive speed.  Ms. Redell was processed at the Law Enforcement Center and released on summons.

·         January 14 at 11:00 p.m. a deputy made a traffic stop in the area of Third and Cherry Streets in Chillicothe.  The stop resulted in the arrest of Sarah N. Moore, 47, Princeton, for alleged Driving While Suspended/Revoked-2nd offense.  Ms. Moore was processed at the Law Enforcement Center and released on summons.

·         January 15 about 4:53 p.m. LCSO had responded to a call in Chula regarding a certain person who was observed by the deputy driving a pickup.  Investigation resulted in the arrest of Sarah Nicolle Moore, 47, Princeton, for the alleged Driving While Revoked.  Ms. Moore was processed at the LEC and released on summons.

·         January 17 at 8:27 a.m. a deputy was assigned traffic safety enforcement overtime grant project and stopped a speeding vehicle on U.S. 36.  This resulted in the arrest of two persons once being the driver, Joshua C. Uthe, 30, Winfield, for alleged No Valid Driver's License.  The second person was the passenger Cheyenne Kay Walton, 28, Winfield for alleged felony Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine Drug Paraphernalia.  Both persons were processed at the LEC and released on summons and pending results from the crime lab.

Citations:

·         January 06 at 4:15 p.m. an Illinois driver was cited for 85 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 261.

·         January 06 at 11:00 p.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for not having 2 working headlamps on a stop near Highway 190 and Highway 65.

·         January 10 at 12:45 p.m. a LaPlata driver was cited for 82 in a 65 on U.S. 36 near Utica.

·         January 10 at 2:05 p.m. a Meadville driver was cited for Failure to Register Motor Vehicle with expired July 2022 license plates. 

·         January 10 at 2:29 p.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for Failure to Register Motor Vehicle and required to appear in court as he has never registered the vehicle.

·         January 12 at 12:10 a.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for no headlamps on motorcycle and failure to stop at stop sign/signal.

·         January 13 at 12:25 a.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for failing to stop at sign/signal.

·         January 13 at 2:45 p.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for a seat belt violation after being stopped for a moving violation.

·         January 14 at 9:50 a.m. an Illinois driver was cited for 83 in a 65 on U.S. 36 near Mooresville.

·         January 14 at 7:25 p.m. a Chillicothe driver was cited for 51 in a 35 on Highway 190.

·         January 15 at 12:50 p.m. a Brunswick driver was cited for 84 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 255.

·         January 17 at 8:06 a.m. a Lenexa KS driver was cited for 81 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at Mooresville.

·         January 17 at 8:22 a.m. a Winfield driver was cited for No Valid Driver's License on a stop on U.S. 36 at LIV 4068.

·         January 17 at 11:33 a.m. an Illinois driver was cited for 83 in a 65 on U.S. 36 near Mooresville.

·         January 17 at 11:53 a.m. a Raytown driver was cited for 82 in a 65 on U.S. 36 near Mooresville.

·         January 19 at 10:10 a.m. a Utica driver was cited for not having auto insurance on a traffic stop on Highway 65.

·         January 19 at 3:00 p.m. an Ohio driver was cited for 91 in a 65 on U.S. 36 at LIV 412.

Additional Information:

·         LCSO received information of a suspicious person in the area of LIV 233 and Old Highway 190.  Multiple checks of the area led to deputy contacting the subject on the evening of January 06.  The man was lying to the deputy but nothing was found illegal.  LCSO will periodically monitor the area.

·         January 05 LCSO had 20 detainees appear in Livingston County Circuit Court.

·         January 10 LCSO transported Stephanie Brownsberger, 50, to the Missouri Department of Corrections in Vandalia.

·         LCSO staff has been taking several online annual required training courses.

·         A parked LCSO vehicle was damaged from a hit/run driver recently.  Estimates were obtained and were in the range of $3,000 in damage.  Repairs being made to the 2022 Durango.  Chillicothe PD investigated the incident.

·         LCSO has had multiple meetings regarding 2023 budgets for this office.

·         LCSO has remained busy working on various criminal and fugitive investigations.  We have shared information with several agencies and contacted other state agencies regarding issues we have been working on.

·         Additional security was in place for Livingston County Circuit Court on January 19 as information obtained earlier in the week included information about certain detainee(s) being combative, aggressive and not wanting to comply with law enforcement.  We had no problems in court or during transports.

·         LCSO has worked with and assisted multiple people with mental health issues this month.

·         If you have information on these or other crimes please call dispatch at 660-646-2121.




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January 20, 2023

 

TEEN HURT IN LINCOLN COUNTY CRASH

A Silex teen was hurt in a Wednesday night crash in Lincoln County.  State troopers report that the crash occurred at 11:15pm Wednesday as the 17 year old boy was on Route H when his truck ran off the right side of the road and began sliding, struck a ditch and a fence before coming to rest off the right side of the roadway.  The teen was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment of minor injuries.

 

UNIONVILLE WOMAN HURT IN PUTNAM COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Unionville woman was hurt in an accident that occurred at 7:20am Thursday in Putnam County.  The patrol says that 22 year old Madison Hoover was on US 136 at Route Y 3 miles east of Unionville when she slowed due to another traffic crash and her car was struck in the rear by a truck driven by 25 year old Cheyenne McDannald of Livonia.  Hoover sustained minor injuries and decided to seek own treatment.

 

BUCKLIN MAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A Bucklin man was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in Linn County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at 3:50pm Wednesday as 31 year old Shawn Akins was on US 36 one mile east of Marceline when his car traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.  He was taken to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

DRIVER HURT IN EARLY THURSDAY MORNING INCIDENT

36 year old Jon Haws of Raytown suffered minor injuries in an early Thursday morning incident in Lafayette County.  MSHP said that he was on Route OO while fleeing from the Odessa Police Department when he attempted to make a right turn, causing his truck to skid across the road and strike an embankment and overturned, before coming to rest on its wheels in a field.  He was taken to CenterPoint Hospital for treatment.  The incident happened at 12:05am Thursday.

  

 




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January 19, 2023

 

DRIVERS HURT IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

Both drivers were hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 4:30pm Tuesday as 28 year old Martina Messex of Bourbon, MO was on Highway 47 when her car struck the rear of a jeep driven by 49 year old Crystal Malin of Union, MO.  Both women were taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

 

HALLSVILLE WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SCHUYLER COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Hallsville woman was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 11:20am Wednesday in Schuyler County.  The patrol says that 44 year old Misty Robb was a passenger in a car driven by 69 year old Brenda Lewis of Centralia.  They were on US 63 at Queen City when a truck driven by 69 year old John Rhoads of Queen City pulled into the path of the car, causing the car to strike the truck.  Misty Robb was transported by ambulance to Northeast Regional Hospital with serious injuries.

 

MDC REPORTS FINAL DEER HARVEST FOR SEASON NEARLY 300,000

Missouri's 2022-2023 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reporting a preliminary total deer harvest for the season of 299,721. Of the deer harvested, 140,736 were antlered bucks, 27,029 were button bucks, and 131,956 were does.

Top harvest counties for the overall deer season were Franklin with 6,471 deer harvested, Callaway with 5,438, and Jefferson with 4,966.

Hunters harvested 295,143 deer during the 2021-2022 deer hunting season with 143,815 being antlered bucks, 26,750 being button bucks, and 124,578 being does.

 

ARCHERY DEER RESULTS

Deer hunting ended with the close of the archery season. Preliminary data from MDC showed that hunters checked 56,525 deer during the 2022-2023 archery deer season. Top counties for the archery deer season were Jefferson with 1,391 deer harvested, Franklin with 1,182, and St. Louis with 1,068.

Hunters checked 59,498 deer during the 2021-2022 archery deer season.

For deer harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/

For deer harvest summaries from past years, visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/deer-harvest-summaries.

ARCHERY TURKEY RESULTS

Fall archery turkey hunting also ended Jan. 15. Preliminary data from MDC showed 2,446 turkeys harvested. Top counties for the fall archery turkey season were Macon with 73 turkeys harvested, Franklin with 66, and Greene with 66.

Hunters harvested 2,516 turkeys during the 2021-2022 fall archery turkey season.

For more turkey harvest information for the current season, go online at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.

For more harvest information on past turkey seasons, visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey/turkey-reports/turkey-harvest-summaries.

 

HUNTING INCIDENTS

MDC reported two firearms-related hunting incidents during deer and turkey season with both being non-fatal and being self-inflicted.

 

 




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January 18, 2023

 

TEEN INJURED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY VEHICLE AWAITING TO GET ON SCHOOL BUS IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

A 16 year old St. Clair teen was injured after being struck by a vehicle awaiting to get on a school bus Tuesday morning in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said that the incident occurred at around 6:50am Tuesday as a vehicle driven by 60 year old Anita Nunnery of St. Clair was westbound on North Commercial Avenue and a school bus with yellow flashing lights was eastbound on North Commercial Avenue approaching the teen’s location when he stepped into the roadway into the path of her vehicle and was struck by Nunnery’s automobile.  The teen was taken to St. Louis Children’s Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT

Two Troy residents were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 8:25pm Monday in Lincoln County.  The patrol says that 31 year old Justin Bailey was on 1016 Ridge Road when his automobile traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a mailbox and then continued, hitting a ditch, a tree and overturned.  He sustained serious injuries, while his passenger a 3 year old girl suffered minor injuries.  Both were transported by ambulance to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment.

 

PARIS MAN KILLED IN MONDAY AFTERNOON WRECK

A Paris man was killed in a one-vehicle wreck Monday afternoon in Boone County.  State troopers report that it happened at 12:20pm Monday as 22 year old Troy Boshears was on Route Z when his cement truck ran off the right side of the road, re-entered the highway, began to overturn and then traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned, coming to rest on its top.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

COLUMBIA DRIVER HURT IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING CRASH

A Columbia driver was hurt in an early Tuesday morning crash in Boone County.  MSHP said that 33 year old Tony Jones was traveling north on MO 763 south of Route VV and driving at a high rate of speed when he failed to slow down as he approached a roundabout, causing his car to strike a curb south of the roundabout, crossed the roundabout’s grass center island and overturned, before coming to rest blocking the northbound lane of Missouri 763, directly north of the roundabout.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.  The crash happened just after 2am Tuesday. 

 

  

 

 




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January 17, 2023

 

WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY MORNING WRECK

A woman was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday morning in St. Louis County.  The highway patrol said it happened after 8am Sunday as 55 year old Ashley Kolb of Breckenridge Hills, MO was westbound on I-70 when she failed to maintain control of her truck and crossed the exit lane to Missouri 141, traveled off the right edge of the road, struck a guardrail, went down an embankment and then entered northbound Missouri 141 where it came to rest.  She was taken to SSM Health DePaul Hospital with serious injuries. 

 

DRIVER HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH

A driver was hurt in a Sunday night crash in Franklin County.  State troopers report that 76 year old Betty Boesing of Beaufort, MO was on Route M at Route AT when her vehicle ran off the south side of Route AT, struck a tree and overturned.  She suffered minor injuries and was taken to St. Clair Hospital for treatment.  The crash occurred at 11:35pm Sunday.

 

TEEN INJURED IN SALINE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A 17 year old Slater teen was injured in an accident that occurred at 11:05am Monday in Saline County.  He was a passenger in a truck driven by a 16 year old teen from Slater.  The patrol says that they were on MO 41 when their truck was struck in the driver’s side by a truck driven by 40 year old Jason McKim of Hot Springs, AR.  The teen refused treatment at the scene for minor injuries.

 

 

 

 




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January 16, 2023

 

WOMAN INJURED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCIDENT

A woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 8:15pm Friday in Montgomery County.  The patrol says that 69 year old Shelley Maines of Granite City, IL was eastbound on I-70 when her vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway and struck the rear trailer of a parked semi.  She was taken to SSM Health in Wentzville for treatment of moderate injuries.

 

COLUMBIA MAN HURT IN EARLY FRIDAY MORNING WRECK

A Columbia man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Friday morning in Boone County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at around 12am Friday as 53 year old Michael Simpson was on Route ZZ when his van traveled off the road and overturned several times.  He was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

 

DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY MORNING CRASH

A St. Louis driver was hurt in a Saturday morning crash in St. Charles County.  State troopers report that 30 year old Brittney Shaw was westbound on I-70 on the Blanchette Bridge when her vehicle began to slide when changing lanes and slid off the left side of the roadway and struck the median barrier and then slid across the westbound lanes and off the right side of the road striking the concrete barrier and then returned to the westbound lanes and struck a vehicle driven by 20 year old Shane Billington of St. Charles.  Shaw suffered minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles for treatment.  The crash happened at 7:20am Saturday.

 

 




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January 13, 2023

MARSHALL MAN INJURED IN THURSDAY MORNING ACCIDENT

A Marshall man was injured in an accident that occurred at around 11:50am Thursday in Pettis County.  The patrol says that 56 year old Kyle McClure was on Route T when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch, overturned and struck a fence before coming to rest upright in a field.  He was taken to Centerpoint Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries.

MOTORCYCLIST HURT IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CRASH

A motorcyclist was hurt in a Wednesday afternoon crash in Pettis County.  State troopers report that it happened at around 3:35pm Wednesday as 45 year old Nathaniel Vanderlinden of Sedalia was on MO 127 when he failed to negotiate a curve, causing his motorcycle to run off the right side of the road and overturned, ejecting him from it as it came to rest in a ditch.  He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Western Missouri Medical Center for treatment.

KIRKSVILLE MAN KILLED IN SAWMILL ACCIDENT

KTVO’s John Garlock reports  A deadly tragedy happened Wednesday at a northeast Missouri sawmill. The incident was reported shortly after 1 p.m. at the sawmill on Highway 6, west of Brashear near the Route V intersection. The victim is identified as Brendan Folsom, 21, of Kirksville. Adair County Coroner Brian Noe told KTVO Folsom was fatally cut by multiple saw blades. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Law enforcement officers call it a tragic accident, but they were unable to provide details on exactly how it happened. The incident remains under investigation.

CONTROLLED BURN GETS OUT OF CONTROL NEAR SHELBINA

The Shelbina Fire Protection District was called to the natural cover fire southeast of Shelbina around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. The property owner was attempting to burn off Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres along Monroe Road 311, when the winds picked up and spread the fire to the neighboring property. Approximately 40 acres of CRP land and brush burned before the blaze was brought under control. No injuries were reported.

GREEN CITY MAN ARRESTED FOR FAILING TO OBEY COURT ORDER

Anthony Dorsey, 31, of Green City, Missouri, was taken into custody by Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers and Sullivan County, Mo. Sheriff's deputies on Wednesday. KTVO reports Dorsey was arrested on a Putnam County warrant for violating the terms of a furlough by going absent without official leave from a treatment center on Dec. 15, 2022. He also failed to return to the custody of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office as required. His original charges include possession of controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Dorsey is being held in the Daviess Dekalb Regional Jail with no bond.

COLUMBIA MAN DEAD FOLLOWING COLUMBIA POLICE OFFICER INCOLVED SHOOTING INCIDENT

This past Wednesday, January 11th  at approximately 5:45 p.m. Columbia Police were involved in an officer-involved shooting in the 4200 block of Clark Lane. The subject involved is identified as Jordan Pruyn, 28, of Columbia. At approximately 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Columbia Police responded to a report of a disturbance with a weapon in the 4200 block of Clark Lane. It was reported to officers who were responding to the active assault with a weapon that the subject had assaulted multiple individuals and that others in the area were in danger.  Officers arrived on scene and the subject then retreated into a mobile home, where he barricaded himself inside while officers attempted to make contact with him.  Multiple resources were called to the scene to help resolve the situation, including the Department’s Crisis Negotiation Team, medics, the Department’s embedded Community Behavioral Health Liaisons and the SWAT team.  After multiple attempts to communicate with him, the subject exited the front door with a knife and ran toward officers in a threatening manner while officers were telling him to drop the knife. When Mr. Pruyn continued to run without dropping the knife, two officers fired at him, striking him. He was then taken by EMS to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The incident is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control while CPD runs its Internal Affairs Investigation concurrently. This is an ongoing investigation. More information may become available later.

SUSPECT ARRESTED AND CHARGED IN COLUMBIA HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

On Tuesday, January 10th  at approximately 5:30 p.m. officers with the University of Missouri Police Department were dispatched for a welfare check at Hudson Hall on the University of Missouri campus.  The investigation led MUPD to the 2400 block of Bentley Court, where officers located unidentifiable human remains. The circumstances these remains were found in appeared to be suspicious. At the request of MUPD, the Columbia Police Department responded to the scene to conduct a homicide investigation. Authorities  were able to quickly identify a suspect in this case. Probable cause was established to arrest Emma Adams, 20, of Columbia for second-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with physical evidence and abandonment of a corpse. Due to the condition the body was found in, we are unable to make a positive ID at this time. While we believe we have a good idea of who the victim is, we need to obtain more definitive information and inform next of kin before we are able to release a name. For now, the victim will be referred to as John Doe. Columbia Police detectives will continue to work with MUPD, the medical examiner's office and the prosecutor's office to complete this investigation.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department provided the following information for the period 12/28/2022 – 01/05/2023

·         On December 29, 2022, deputies patrolling the area of Melvin Road observed a suspicious vehicle. Deputies made contact with the occupants of the vehicle and discovered the driver had an active Montgomery County Warrant for Driving While Intoxicated, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

·         On December 30, 2022, deputies stopped a vehicle in the Wellsville area for failing to maintain a single lane of traffic. Upon making contact with the driver, deputies reported a strong odor of intoxicants and a child in the vehicle. The driver failed the Field Sobriety Test and was taken into custody. The driver was transported to the Montgomery County Jail pending charges for Driving While Intoxicated, with a person less than 17 years of age in the vehicle.

·         On January 1, 2023, while patrolling the area of Highway MM, deputies observed a vehicle turning onto Post Oak School Road without any license plates affixed to the vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and contact was made with the driver. Through the course of the investigation, deputies learned the driver did not have a valid license as his driving privileges had been previously suspended for ten years. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail. He was booked and released with citations for Operating a Motor Vehicle without a License and Failing to Register a Motor Vehicle.

·         On January 4, 2023, deputies were patrolling Highway 19 near Montgomery City when they observed a vehicle traveling south with expired plates. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated and failed to stop. Deputies pursued the vehicle as it left the roadway and began driving through a field. After crossing two separate fields the vehicle became stuck in the mud and the driver was taken into custody. After further investigation, it was discovered that the driver's driving privileges were revoked. He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail pending charges of Driving While Revoked, Resisting Arrest, Failing to Register a Motor Vehicle, Displaying Plates of Another, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, and Property Damage.

·         On January 4, 2023, deputies patrolling the area of Davis Road conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for impaired driving. Deputies reported, due to the driver’s action, the driver appeared to be under the influence of an illicit drug. A Montgomery County Deputy who is a Drug Recognition Expert conducted an evaluation on scene and determined the driver was in fact under the influence of an illicit drug. After further investigation, the juvenile passenger was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Jail pending charges of Driving While Intoxicated. The juvenile was transported to his residence, and charges for Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Drug Paraphernalia will be forwarded to the Montgomery County Juvenile Office.

Calls for the Week:

·         Alarm – Wellsville

·         Check Well Being – McKittrick

·         Check Well Being – Jonesburg

·         Fraud – Montgomery City

·         Investigation – Jonesburg

·         Weapons Offense – Montgomery City

·         Informational – Truesdale

·         Check Well Being – Bellflower

·         Check Well Being – Montgomery City

·         C & I Driver – Montgomery City

·         Disturbance – Montgomery City

·         Medical – New Florence

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